Press Release

Cleveland County Rural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management District No. 1 Receives $999,999 Water System Loan with Principal Forgiveness from the OWRB

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Cleveland County Rural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management District No. 1 (District) received approval for a $999,999 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 public water distribution system and is undertaking improvements to enhance water quality and system efficiency. The project will construct approximately 64,000 feet of new water lines to connect and extend portions of the existing system while also eliminating dead-end lines. By improving circulation throughout the distribution network, the project will help deliver fresher water to customers and reduce the need for routine flushing, conserving water and lowering operational costs. These improvements will strengthen system reliability, support long-term water quality, and provide lasting benefits for residents and businesses throughout the District.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the District’s customers will save an estimated $1,581,300 when compared to traditional financing.