Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Pittsburg County Water Authority (Authority) received approval for $500,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program along with local funds of $500,000.

The Authority is committed to upgrading its aging water treatment plant (WTP). The proceeds will be used to enhance the raw water intake structure and pumps, improve aeration in the storage tanks, rehabilitate the plant, and replace approximately 5,000 linear feet of PVC water line. These upgrades will significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of the WTP.

Joe Freeman, Chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $774,900 compared to traditional financing.