Duncan Left Wanting After State Drought Assistance For Water Project Falls Through
OWRB Executive Director J.D. Strong told The Oklahoman the reason Duncan was denied the grant is simple.
OWRB Executive Director J.D. Strong told The Oklahoman the reason Duncan was denied the grant is simple.
Balancing the interests of Oklahomans who have plenty of water with those who desperately need it is a political fight, but not between Republicans and Democrats.
Luschen reports work on the study would begin in early 2015 and last about two years.
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For many, it’s been decades since that risk was determined, and the potential hazard has changed because Oklahoma has changed.
The past week has seen Oklahoma secure more than $37 million in federal funding for dam improvements across the state and for water system repairs in communities with aging pipes and treatment plants.
The announcement of the study comes as one city, Duncan, considers rarely used Stage 4 water restrictions.
Cities like Wichita Falls, Texas, and San Diego, California have already embraced the idea.
The money will be used to expand capacity at Norman’s wastewater reclamation facility from 12 million gallons per day to 16 million.
Tom Buchanan: He’s the vice-chairman of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. He’s also president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.