Improvements To Apache’s Water System Lead To Big Quality Jump

The Town of Apache in southwest Oklahoma has made improved water quality for its residents a top priority. The town recently announced that it has recently completed planning and improvement efforts to the Apache Public Works Authority water system.

The Town of Apache worked alongside the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to complete an updated emergency response plan, infrastructure management plan, operational improvements and a long-term water assessment. The completed project is intended to increase reliability and sustainability of Apache's water services.

The Town of Apache received a 20 percent increase in its water quality state assessment score.

After the project was completed, the Town of Apache increased its water quality assessment score from ODEQ. The score increased by 20 percent, from 68 percent to 88 percent. ODEQ also confirmed that the Apache Public Works Authority has met the qualifications for assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which will benefit the town's water well project.

In a press release issued by the Town of Apache, Mayor Dakota Woods stated that the project is a "major investment in Apache's future."

"The Town of Apache is making a significant investment in the future of our community through this new water well project and continued infrastructure improvements," Woods said. "Reliable water infrastructure is essential to supporting homes, businesses, schools, public safety, and future economic development. These improvements position Apache for long term growth and help ensure dependable service for generations to come."

The project also highlighted future infrastructure priorities for Apache's water quality.

The press release also indicated that the completed project identified opportunities for continued improvements to the Town of Apache's water quality, as well as outlining infrastructure priorities.

For more information about the Town of Apache, visit the town's official Facebook page.