Press Release

Council Hill Public Works Authority Receives $99,999 REAP Grant for Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Council Hill Public Works Authority (Authority) in Muskogee County received approval for a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure.

The Authority, which operates a sewer collection system and wastewater treatment facility with a total retention lagoon system, is addressing critical infrastructure concerns. The lagoons are currently at risk due to breaching dikes, threatening the stability of the facility. To prevent further damage and ensure continued service, the Authority plans to repair the dikes and make necessary improvements. The total cost of the project is estimated at $99,999, which will be fully funded by an OWRB REAP Grant, securing the long-term reliability of the wastewater treatment system 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.