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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Westport Utility Authority (Authority) in Pawnee 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 water infrastructure.

The  Authority operates the town’s public water system and is taking steps to address frequent leaks, low water pressure, and service outages caused by aging, thin-walled pipes. The project will replace deteriorated main lines in the Skyview Neighborhood and upgrade lines and valves serving the community’s three water storage tanks. These improvements will enhance system reliability and service quality for local residents. The estimated cost of the project is $99,999.00 which will be funded by the OWRB REAP grant in the amount of $99,999.00.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $181,600 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Town of Waynoka (Town) in Woods 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 Town’s water infrastructure.

The Town operates a public water system and is facing significant water loss, which poses potential public health risks. The town’s aging infrastructure lacks water valves, making it necessary to shut down the entire water tower for repairs, leaving residents without access to water. The proposed project will strategically install water valves throughout the distribution system, allowing for localized repairs and reducing water loss. This essential upgrade will help maintain reliable water service for the community. The estimated cost of the project is $99,999.00 which will be funded by the OWRB REAP grant in the amount of $99,999.00.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $181,600 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Town of Stratford (Town) in Garvin 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 Town’s wastewater infrastructure.

The Town of Stratford operates a wastewater treatment system and is addressing critical repairs to its aging lift station, which is essential for moving wastewater through the system. The project will involve installing a new headworks, a new comminutor, repairing the wet well, and replacing pumps and piping. These upgrades will help prevent premature wear and ensure the system operates efficiently. The estimated cost of the project is $99,999.00 which will be funded by the OWRB REAP Grant of $99,999.00.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $181,600 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.