The Langston Public Works Authority Receives $950,000 Water System Loan with Principal Forgiveness from the OWRB
View allThe Langston Public Works Authority Receives $950,000 Water System Loan with Principal Forgiveness from the OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Langston Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $950,000 loan with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’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 Authority operates a surface water treatment plant that is set for a critical infrastructure upgrade. The proposed project includes rehabilitating two clarifiers and two filtration units, alongside the replacement of outdated valves and filter media. This initiative replaces equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, ensuring the continued, reliable operation of the water system for the community. By modernizing these processes, the project ensures that the plant will continue to meet surface water quality standards and maintain full regulatory compliance, directly safeguarding public health.
Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an estimated $1,512,200 when compared to traditional financing.