Fairmont Public Works Authority Receives $99,999 Grant for Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Fairmont Public Works Authority (Authority) in Garfield County received approval for a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure.

The Authority has received funding to enhance its public sanitary sewer system by addressing inflow and infiltration issues caused by aging and deteriorating sewer lines. This project will replace approximately 380 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main, 100 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe, and 50 vertical feet of 4-inch riser pipe. These upgrades will improve the system’s efficiency and enhance overall service reliability for residents. The project, with an estimated cost of $99,999.00, will be fully funded by an OWRB REAP grant.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB's Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the grant will save the Authority’s customers $180,100 in principal and interest charges by not having to borrow the project funds.

"This REAP grant of $99,999 will help replace aging and deteriorating lines, ensuring that our community has reliable, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure for many years to come," said Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington. "By addressing these critical repairs, we are not only protecting public health but also investing in the future growth and development of our district. I’m grateful for our partners at OWRB and the Fairmont Public Works Authority who have been instrumental in making this project a reality.”

“We are grateful to Senator Roland Pederson and Representative John Pfeiffer for their continued support of water and wastewater infrastructure funding in Oklahoma,” said Julie Cunningham, OWRB Executive Director.

Since 1983 the Water Resources Board has approved over $7.8 billion in loans and grants for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma.