Press Release

Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 2, Beckham County, Oklahoma Receives $99,840 REAP Grant for Water System Improvements from the OWRB

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 2, Beckham County, Oklahoma (District) in Beckham County received approval for a $99,840 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s Water infrastructure. The District is taking steps to improve its water distribution system, which includes three standpipes, three water wells, and water lines. Over time, the standpipes have developed corrosion and sedimentation issues, impacting system performance. The District plans to rehabilitate the Sweetwater Tank standpipe, addressing these critical concerns to enhance water quality and reliability for its customers. The project, estimated at $99,840, is fully funded by an OWRB REAP grant, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining essential infrastructure for the community. 

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $169,700 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.