Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Wright City Public Works Authority (Authority) in McCurtain 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 operates a wastewater system that is currently facing inflow and infiltration challenges due to deteriorating sewer lines. The proposed project involves replacing approximately 1,300 linear feet of an 8-inch sewer line, along with all the necessary components to complete the work. The total estimated cost of the project is $99,999.00, which will be fully funded by an OWRB REAP grant in the same amount.

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.