Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Westville Utility Authority (Authority) received approval for $1,764,308 in funding, including $800,000 in principal forgiveness, on 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 Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

The Authority will use the funding proceeds to construct a new 350,000-gallon elevated water storage tank, along with all necessary appurtenances. This critical infrastructure project is designed to provide the Authority with at least 24 hours of water storage capacity, improving the overall resilience of the water system. Once completed, the new storage tank will significantly enhance water service reliability for residents and businesses in the Westville area.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $1,433,800 compared to traditional financing. The DWSRF loan will be secured with a lien on the revenues of the Authority’s  water, sewer, sanitation services.