Following the Oklahoma Rural Water Association Board of Director’s Meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021, Board Chair Arvil Morgan announced the Board’s decision to appoint Jimmy Seago to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Seago has been involved in the water and wastewater industry for more than 20 years and has served as …
Oklahoma’s goal of becoming a ‘Top 10 State’ requires an investment in infrastructure. As Oklahoma grows and positions itself to become a ‘Top 10 State’, quality infrastructure is critical in order to inspire that growth across the entire state. Staff from the Oklahoma Rural Water Association and Field Representative for Senator Lankford, Jeff Underwood, met …
ORWA staff attended national emergency response training. Several staff members of the Oklahoma Rural Water Association attended an Emergency Response training, hosted by Texas Rural Water Association in Austin, Texas. Rural water associations from across the United States attended the event in order to learn the best emergency response practices for any given situation. Attendees …
The Oklahoma Strategic Alliance met to address growing concern over high-usage customers and systems’ ability to deliver to existing customers. Throughout the past year across Oklahoma, the rise of high-production, high-input industry operations has placed stress on water systems across Oklahoma, causing water industry leaders to gather to address this rising issue. A group of …
Concern Regarding ‘High-Usage’ Water Customers Grows Read More »
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality recognizes ORWA staff for their dedication to providing for Oklahoma’s rural communities. Oklahoma DEQ recognized the Oklahoma Rural Water Association on Friday, April 30 for their commitment to public health and to rural Oklahoma throughout the historic winter storms in February 2021. Together, ORWA, Oklahoma DEQ, the Oklahoma Water Resources …
Friday, April 16, 2021 is the final day to apply for loan forgiveness consideration for water systems. Water and wastewater systems that qualify for SFY2022 Loan Forgiveness must apply by the close of business on Friday, April 16, 2021. The deadline is for loan forgiveness consideration only requiring CWSRF Project Priority List submission for proposed …
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Deadline Read More »
Low-income households may qualify for assistance in paying their water bills after historic winter storms swept across Oklahoma in late February. As historic winter storms swept across Oklahoma in mid February, it left many Oklahomans facing higher than normal utility bills. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services recently announced that federal funding is available for …
Water Systems Urged to Join Low-Income Household Water Assistance Meeting Read More »
Governor Stitt issued a proclamation to Cherokee County Rural Water District commending their commitment to sustainability in the water industry. The Rural Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Management, District No. 2 Roger Mills County, Oklahoma (Red Star Water District) was presented with a proclamation from Governor Stitt on March 9, 2021 for compiling their long …
Red Star Rural Water District #2, Roger Mills County Honored Read More »
OML joins the Oklahoma Strategic Alliance as a Value Alliance Partner to better serve Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Municipal League formally joined the Oklahoma Strategic Alliance as a Value Added Alliance Partner. The Strategic Alliance now pools resources from the Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, the Oklahoma Rural Water Association, …
Oklahoma Municipal League Becomes Value Alliance Partner Read More »
Historic winter storms struck Oklahoma leaving some without water until Oklahoma water industry leaders stepped up to the plate. As historic winter storms swept across Oklahoma, many communities’ water supply was impacted due to frozen pipes leaving some Oklahomans without water while repairs were made. Several Associate Members of the Oklahoma Rural Water Association answered …
Oklahoma Industry Leaders Donate Water to Oklahomans Read More »
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