Alternate water supply grant
Summary
Lawton landed a $5 million federal grant for alternate water supply, including well development — a meaningful cushion for the city's water future, especially relevant given data center water concerns raised later in the meeting.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5 million grant supporting alternative water resources including wells.
All water customers benefit from a more diversified, resilient water supply.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 14, 2026
Lawton is designing a groundwater system to survive the next major drought like 2011-2015, when Lake Lawtonka dropped sharply. Three wells can produce 9.6 million gallons a day, but the treatment facility now costs around $40 million and construction takes 25-30 months, so when to build it is the big open question.
City Council - Feb 10, 2026
Lawton landed a $5 million federal grant for alternate water supply, including well development — a meaningful cushion for the city's water future, especially relevant given data center water concerns raised later in the meeting.
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