Press Release

Municipal Authority of the City of Bristow, Oklahoma Receives $1,000,000 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Municipal Authority of the City of Bristow, Oklahoma (Authority) received approval for $1,000,000 in funding on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater and water infrastructure.  Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water/wastewater system will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.

The Authority operates the community’s public water and sanitary sewer system. With the city experiencing significant growth, spurred in part by the development of the new Kratos Defense & Infrastructure facility, the Authority is undertaking improvements to support increased demand and ensure reliable service. The project includes installing approximately 4,345 feet of 12-inch PVC water line, 2,240 feet of 8-inch sewer line, and 12 manholes, along with all necessary supporting components. These upgrades will expand service capacity for the Kratos site and strengthen the city’s overall infrastructure. The estimated project cost of $1,385,636.00 will be funded through a $1,000,000.00 OWRB ARPA Grant and $385,636.00 in local contributions.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $1,573,100.00 compared to traditional financing.