Wastewater treatment plant upgrades

Leading an $8.07 million, 10-phase upgrade to Yukon's Wastewater Treatment Plant, increasing capacity from 3 million to 5 million gallons per day. Contractor: Downey Contracting LLC. Phase 1 construction began August 2025 and remains underway. Funding sources: $3,725,438 ARPA via Canadian County, $560,000 congressional appropriation, $1,640,000 additional federal funding (both via Congresswoman Stephanie Bice), and a $1M EPA grant application pending — minimizing the burden on local taxpayers while positioning Yukon for continued growth.

What it means: $8.07M upgrade — capacity 3M to 5M gal/day — $5.9M+ in federal grants secured