Press Release

The Clinton Public Works Authority Receives $5,390,000 Loan for Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Clinton Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $5,390,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve their  wastewater infrastructure.

The Authority, located in Custer County, operates the community’s public wastewater system, serving more than 3,300 sewer connections. The Authority’s main sewer line—which carries wastewater to the treatment plant—has experienced structural failure and no longer meets regulatory standards, requiring timely replacement to protect system reliability and public health. The proposed project includes constructing a new lift station equipped with bar screens, which remove debris from wastewater, and installing a new force main to convey flows to the treatment plant. The project also includes building a new splitter box to safely direct incoming wastewater from multiple lines and adding a new manhole to improve system access and flow management. Together, these improvements will restore compliance, strengthen critical infrastructure, and ensure dependable wastewater service for residents and businesses.

According to Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, the Authority’s  customers will save an estimated $1,338,500 compared to traditional financing. The loan shall be secured with a lien on the revenues of the Authority’s water and sewer services, a 3 cent sales tax, and will include a mortgage on the water and sewer systems.