Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Canadian Public Works Authority (Authority) in Pittsburg 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 collection system composed primarily of aging clay tile piping, which is contributing to significant inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues—where groundwater and stormwater enter the sewer system. To improve the system’s reliability and performance, the proposed project includes the removal and replacement of approximately 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch SDR-35 sewer line, installation of three new manholes, and reconnection of approximately ten existing service lines. The project will also include all necessary appurtenances to ensure complete and functional installation. These infrastructure improvements will help reduce I&I, protect the environment, and ensure regulatory compliance, while also lowering maintenance costs and improving service reliability 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 $185,600 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.