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Muskogee Plans $97 Million Wastewater Facility Upgrade by 2029

4/5/2026

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Story summary

Avery Rigney, Assistant Public Works Director, states that Muskogee, Oklahoma, will build a $97 million wastewater treatment facility to replace aging infrastructure damaged by the 2019 flood and a severe winter freeze.
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality mandated the upgrade to meet modern standards.
Initial estimates were $80 million, but bids raised costs and will affect residents’ utility bills.
Completion is projected for April 2029.

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Story summary

Avery Rigney, Assistant Public Works Director, states that Muskogee, Oklahoma, will build a $97 million wastewater treatment facility to replace aging infrastructure damaged by the 2019 flood and a severe winter freeze.
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality mandated the upgrade to meet modern standards.
Initial estimates were $80 million, but bids raised costs and will affect residents’ utility bills.
Completion is projected for April 2029.