Rural Water District No. 18, LeFlore County, Oklahoma Receives $670,450 Water System Funding from the OWRB
View allRural Water District No. 18, LeFlore County, Oklahoma Receives $670,450 Water System Funding from the OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Rural Water District No. 18, LeFlore County, Oklahoma (District) received approval for a $670,450 DWSRF 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’s infrastructure includes aging meters. The proposed project will replace 1,650 antiquated water meters with new reliable meters and incorporate automated meter reading (AMR) technology throughout the system. These improvements will reduce water loss by more accurately measuring the water sold to customers, while ensuring reliable service for residents and businesses served by the District.
Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the District’s customers will save an estimated $1,050,750 when compared to traditional financing.