Press Release

The Kingfisher Public Works Authority Receives $5,000,000 Loan for Water and Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Kingfisher Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $5,000,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve their  water and wastewater infrastructure.

The Authority operates the community’s water and wastewater systems, which serve more than 2,600 water connections and 2,200 sewer connections. Several key components of the system need upgrades, including a nonfunctional screening unit at the main wastewater lift station and water wells that require improvements to meet Safe Drinking Water Act disinfection byproduct standards. To strengthen system reliability and restore compliance, the Authority plans to build a new mechanical headworks facility and lift station, install updated control and monitoring equipment at its well fields, and develop a hydraulic model to better understand and plan for water system needs. The project also includes system-wide inspections of sewer lines and manholes using tools such as CCTV cameras and smoke testing to identify areas needing repair. These investments will help the Authority modernize critical infrastructure, improve service, and support long-term community growth.

According to Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, the Authority’s  customers will save an estimated $1,256,600 compared to traditional financing. The loan shall be secured with a lien on the revenues of the Authority’s water, sewer, and electric services.