Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Town of Waynoka (Town) in Woods 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 Town’s water infrastructure.

The Town operates a public water system and is facing significant water loss, which poses potential public health risks. The town’s aging infrastructure lacks water valves, making it necessary to shut down the entire water tower for repairs, leaving residents without access to water. The proposed project will strategically install water valves throughout the distribution system, allowing for localized repairs and reducing water loss. This essential upgrade will help maintain reliable water service 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 $181,600 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.