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OKLAHOMA CITY – Town of Foss (Town) in Washita County received approval for a $149,909 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Town’s water infrastructure.

The Town operates a water supply system that relies on two existing wells. During dry seasons, these wells are unable to meet the community’s full water demand. To ensure a reliable and consistent water supply year-round, the proposed project will drill a third well, along with the necessary components to bring it online. This improvement will help safeguard the town’s water access during periods of drought. The estimated cost of the
project is $149,909.28 which will be funded by the OWRB REAP Grant of $149,909.28.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $256,900 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Thomas Public Works Authority (Authority) in Custer County received approval for a $102,095 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.

The Authority operates a water distribution system that is currently facing critical issues due to aging waterlines that have exceeded their expected lifespan. These deteriorated lines pose a risk to service reliability and water quality for the community. To address the problem, the proposed project will replace approximately 725 linear feet of 2-inch waterline, along with all necessary components to complete the upgrade. This improvement will help ensure safe, consistent water service for residents. The estimated cost of the project is $102,375.00 which will be funded by the OWRB REAP grant in the amount of $102,095.00 and $280.00 from local funds.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $197,300 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3, Dewey County, Oklahoma (District) in Dewey County received approval for a $110,000 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s water infrastructure.

The District operates a water system that is currently under strain due to aging wells and the recent loss of its emergency backup well, which was taken out of service after it began pumping sand. To restore capacity and improve system reliability, the proposed project includes drilling a new production well, constructing a well house with a dedicated chlorination room, installing 500 linear feet of waterline, and adding a 50kW generator to ensure continued operation during power outages. This investment will help secure a dependable and safe water supply for the community. The estimated cost of the project is $231,641.50 which will be funded by the OWRB REAP grant in the amount of $110,000.00 and $121,641.50 from local funds.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $197,300 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.