Rural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management District Number 7, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Receives $1,000,000 Water System Funding from the OWRB
View allRural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management District Number 7, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Receives $1,000,000 Water System Funding from the OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Rural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management District Number 7, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma (District) received approval for a $1,000,000 loan with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s water infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water system will be financed by the Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The District operates a water system and will use the funding to expand and improve its water storage capacity. The project includes constructing a new 240,000-gallon storage tank next to the existing 200,000-gallon tank and rehabilitating the current tank to extend its service life. These improvements will help ensure reliable water pressure and strengthen overall system resilience. All necessary equipment and related components will be included to complete the project.
Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the District’s customers will save an estimated $1,637,000 when compared to traditional financing.