Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Haileyville 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 system that is facing challenges due to inflow and infiltration (I&I) caused by aging and deteriorating pipes. The proposed project will replace approximately 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch sewer line, repair three manholes, and reconnect ten service connections to improve system performance and compliance. The estimated cost of the project is $99,9999.00 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.