The Wynnewood City Utilities Authority Receives $1,500,000 Wastewater System Loan with 100% Principal Forgiveness from the OWRB

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Wynnewood City Utilities Authority (Authority) received approval for a $1,500,000 loan with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure.  Construction of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater system will be financed by the Oklahoma Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).

The Authority operates a wastewater system that serves the community’s residents and businesses. To strengthen its system and restore compliance with environmental standards, the Authority will complete the final design for wastewater treatment plant improvements and conduct a citywide sanitary sewer evaluation survey (SSES). This study will map the sewer system, identify areas where rainwater and groundwater are seeping into pipes and determine needed repairs. By reducing these unintended flows, the project will improve system efficiency, protect water quality, and ensure more reliable service for the community.

Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s  customers will save an estimated $2,479,000 compared to traditional financing.

“This funding for Wynnewood represents an important step forward for our community," said Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay. " I am grateful to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for approving this funding for our community. By supporting reliable water and sewer services, it helps safeguard public health, provides peace of mind for residents and ensures our town can continue to thrive for years to come.” 

“We are grateful to State Senator Jonathan Wingard and State Representative Cynthia Roe for their support of our financial assistance programs,” said Julie Cunningham, Executive Director of the OWRB.

The CWSRF program is administered by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board with partial funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  The CWSRF program has provided approximately $2.9 billion in water quality loans to provide communities with the resources necessary to maintain and improve the infrastructure that protects our valuable water resources statewide.

Since 1983, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board has approved over $8.3 billion in loans and grants for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma.