The Sequoyah County Water Association

The Sequoyah County Water Association is a non-profit organization located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, registered in SAM.gov since November 2010 and classified as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status. The organization specializes in providing water and waste disposal services to rural communities in Sequoyah County, focusing on infrastructure improvements and expanding access to clean, affordable water for financially needy rural residents. As a critical utility service provider, the association works to ensure sustainable water infrastructure and potable water access in rural Oklahoma.

The organization has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, specifically through two primary grant programs: the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760) and the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant (CFDA 10.763). These grants have supported substantial infrastructure investments, including upgrading outdated plumbing, expanding service to previously unconnected households, and addressing water system vulnerabilities. Between 2020 and 2024, the Sequoyah County Water Association has received multiple project grants totaling approximately $2,696,000, with awards ranging from $150,000 to $1,872,000. Each grant has been targeted at improving water infrastructure, ensuring safe drinking water quantities, and maintaining affordable utility costs for rural residents. The grants have consistently focused on infrastructure improvements, system expansions, and emergency water assistance, demonstrating the organization's commitment to providing critical water services in rural Oklahoma.