OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Three rural Oklahoma communities have received about $1 million in grants for water system improvements that will save about 16.7 million gallons of water a year.
The grants announced Tuesday by Gov. Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board will come through the state's Water for 2060 Drought program to promote the responsible use of water.
The Boise City Public Works Authority will receive $135,000 to save about 1.1 million gallons per year. The Fort Supply Public Works Authority will receive $397,700 that will save about 3.7 million gallons of water per year. The town of Shattuck will receive a $500,000 grant to save about 12.3 million gallons per year.
The Water Resources Board's financial Assistance Program has provided more than $3 billion for water projects since 1983.