Meeting Summary
The meeting featured a comprehensive progress report on Edmond's significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Updates were provided on the Water Resource Recovery Facility, Water Plant Expansion, and Intake Project, detailing construction timelines, increased capacities, and various funding sources, with several key components nearing completion by the end of 2023 and others extending to 2027.
Financial Matters
Water Resource Recovery Facility
Ongoing project to meet new discharge permit requirements and increase wastewater treatment capacity from 9 to 12 million gallons per day.
Water Plant Expansion - Phase 1
Nearly complete phase focused on the removal of lime solids from the treatment process.
Water Plant Expansion - Phase 2
Ongoing phase for granular activated carbon filters, backwash recycle facilities, electrical infrastructure, backup power, and pumping/storage.
Water Plant Expansion - Phase 3
Estimated cost for the final phase, which will include ozone treatment, lime softening, chemical buildings, and filters.
Federal Funding Secured
Total federal funding applied through grants or principal forgiveness for various water and wastewater projects.
State ARPA Funds
Funds secured from the state's American Rescue Plan Act for water and wastewater projects.
Federal Grant (Inhofe's office)
Grant secured last fiscal year for ongoing projects.
Federal Grant (Congresswoman Bice’s office)
Grant currently being worked on to secure additional federal funding.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Water Resource Recovery Facility aerobic digester process operational: June 2023
- Water Resource Recovery Facility disinfection building completed: August 2023
- Water Resource Recovery Facility project completion: End of 2023
- Water Plant Expansion Phase 1 operational: January
- Water Plant Expansion Phase 2 operational: February 2027
- Water Plant Expansion Phase 3 redesign starts: 2023
- Rt. 66 and Post Road site usage completion: 2027
Watch For
- Discussion on future use of the Rt. 66 and Post Road site as part of the Arcadia Lake Master Plan
- Updates on securing additional federal grants from Congresswoman Bice’s office
Agenda Summary
Progress Report on Water and Wastewater Projects
A detailed update on the ongoing Water Resource Recovery Facility, Water Plant Expansion (Phases 1, 2, and 3), Intake Project, and the Rt. 66/Post Road site, covering construction status, operational timelines, capacity enhancements, and funding strategies.