Press Release

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

The Authority has received funding to enhance its public sanitary sewer system by addressing inflow and infiltration issues caused by aging and deteriorating sewer lines. This project will replace approximately 380 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main, 100 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe, and 50 vertical feet of 4-inch riser pipe. These upgrades will improve the system’s efficiency and enhance overall service reliability for 
residents. The project, with an estimated cost of $99,999.00, will be fully funded by an OWRB REAP grant. 

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $180,100 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.