Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Rural Water District No. 17 LeFlore County, Oklahoma (District) received approval for $800,000 in funding with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s water infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

Leflore County Rural Water District No. 17 will utilize project proceeds to construct 22,000 linear feet of 6-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water line, replacing the existing 6-inch line, and installing a chlorine booster pump station. The project also includes the rehabilitation of a 100,000-gallon standpipe and the addition of mixing technology within the standpipe, along with all necessary supporting components. These improvements will ensure the District can maintain adequate water pressure, preserve a chlorine residual for safe, bacteriologically sound water, and reduce water age by optimizing storage tank mixing, ultimately enhancing the reliability and safety of the water distribution system.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the District’s customers will save an estimated $1,308,000 compared to traditional financing.