Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Sapulpa Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for $10,790,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water and wastewater infrastructures. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the systems will be financed with funds from both the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program and the OWRB Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan program.

The Sapulpa Municipal Authority is taking proactive steps to support the city's growing west side by evaluating and enhancing its wastewater infrastructure. This project includes a comprehensive sanitary sewer analysis to assess system capacity, identify lift station requirements, and address potential deficiencies. Key improvements involve constructing approximately 4,100 linear feet of 12-inch sewer line, along with necessary
lift stations, manholes, and related components to ensure efficient wastewater management. Funded in part by a $1.79 million ARPA grant and a $9,000,000 FAP loan that supports multiple infrastructure initiatives, this investment will enhance service reliability, accommodate future development, and protect public health.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $2,851,100.00 compared to traditional financing. The FAP loan will be secured by a subordinate lien on the Authority’s water, sewer, sanitation, and stormwater revenues, a 1.3 cents sales tax,and may include a mortgage on the water and sewer systems.