Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Warr Acres Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $1,219,150 loan Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure. Planning and design for the improvements to the wastewater system will be financed by a 100% principal forgiveness loan through the Oklahoma Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).

The Authority has been facing challenges with inflow and infiltration (I/I) in its collection system. These funds will allow for the continuation of a previously initiated system-wide sanitary system evaluation survey (SSES). The planning, design, and engineering for manhole replacement or repair and sewer line upgrades based on previous SSES recommendations will also by included in the project. These improvements aim to reduce or eliminate bypasses and decrease unintended flows to the wastewater treatment plant, enhancing overall system efficiency.

Joe Freeman, Chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $1,830,450 compared to traditional financing.