Town of Summit Receives $1,153,848 Grant for Water and Wastewater System Improvements from the OWRB
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Town of Summit (Town) received approval for $1,153,848 in funding on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the water and wastewater systems will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program.
The Town is addressing vital infrastructure concerns, including aging septic systems, inadequate ditch drainage, and improving access to dependable public water supplies. To ensure the Town remains in compliance with state and federal regulations, the proposed project will include grading and installation of new drainage pipes to improve stormwater flow. It will also replace deteriorating septic systems that no longer function properly and establish new water service connections to the Muskogee County RWD system. Once complete, this project will enhance the quality of life for Summit residents by improving water reliability, protecting public health, and strengthening critical infrastructure.
Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Town’s customers will save an estimated $1,778,800.00 compared to traditional financing.
"This $1.1 million investment marks a critical step forward for the Town of Summit.,” said Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee. “By upgrading and replacing these essential systems, we're not only addressing long-overdue infrastructure needs—we're ensuring a healthier, more resilient future for this community. I’m proud to support this project that will connect residents to reliable water service and bring lasting improvements to Summit."
“We are grateful to State Senator Avery Frix and State Representative Neil Hays for their continued support of our financial assistance programs,” said Julie Cunningham, Executive Director of the OWRB.
The ARPA grant program is administered by the OWRB with funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and appropriated through the American Rescue Plan Act grants program. This OWRB program has been structured to provide communities and other eligible entities with the financial resources necessary to address water and wastewater infrastructure needs within their systems.
Since 1983 the Water Resources Board has approved over $7.9 billion in loans and grants for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma.
