Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

McCurtain County, Oklahoma, received a $4 million Cooperative Agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement a drinking water infrastructure construction project. The award, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, funds the installation and replacement of water mains serving the Mountain Fork Water Supply system. The project will install approximately 57,000 linear feet of 12-inch diameter water main from Highway 70 to the Booster Pump Station on Rodeo Road, install approximately 10,000 linear feet of 10-inch water main northward from the pump station to Highway 3, and replace approximately 1,500 linear feet of 10-inch water main at the intersection of Sherry Lane and Highway 3. Construction activities include trenching and horizontal drilling, installation of valves, fittings, hydrants, and air-release valves, traffic control implementation, street repairs, and site restoration.

The anticipated outcomes of this infrastructure modernization project include reduced water loss and improved hydraulic capacity for the regional water distribution system, with direct benefits to McCurtain County residents. The project was specifically identified in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act as directed by Congress. No subawards have been designated under this Cooperative Agreement, with all work to be performed directly by McCurtain County.