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OKLAHOMA CITY –The South Delaware County Regional Water Authority (Authority) received approval for $3,000,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.  Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.

The South Delaware County Regional Water Authority is undertaking a critical infrastructure upgrade to support future growth in the region. The project includes improvements to the raw water intake, upgrades to the water treatment plant, expanded distribution storage, and the installation of a new 12-inch transmission line. These upgrades are essential to meet the long-term water needs of the community and ensure reliable service. The $12 million project is funded by a $3 million OWRB ARPA grant and $9 million from Cherokee Nation, ensuring that the system is well-equipped to handle future demand.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $4,635,000.00 compared to traditional financing.

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Rural Water District No. 3, Lincoln County, Oklahoma (District) received approval for $1,000,000 in funding 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 OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.

Rural Water District No. 3, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, is moving forward with a vital expansion of its water distribution system to accommodate increasing growth in the area. The project will include the construction of a new booster pump station, the installation of approximately 780 feet of 2-inch waterline, 5,300 feet of 3-inch waterline, 4,036 feet of 6-inch waterline, and 5,586 feet of 8-inch waterline, along with the addition of AMR meters. The estimated $1 million project will be fully funded through an ARPA grant, ensuring the system is prepared for future demand and improved service reliability.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the District’s customers will save an estimated $1,553,200.00 compared to traditional financing.

OKLAHOMA CITY –The City of Beggs, Oklahoma (City) received approval for $861,500 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the City’s water infrastructure.  Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.

The City of Beggs, Oklahoma, is set to improve its water distribution system to address critical infrastructure challenges. Due to issues with the current ground storage tank, which feeds the pump station, the city has been experiencing low water pressure. The proposed project includes redesigning and replacing the pump station, constructing a new ground storage tank, and installing all necessary appurtenances. The estimated cost of the project is $1,723,000, which will be funded equally by $861,500 from the OWRB ARPA Funds and $861,500 from the Muscogee Creek Nation Tribal Funds. This project will ensure a more reliable water supply for the community.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the City’s customers will save an estimated $1,930,300.00 compared to traditional financing.