Added during OHA's 3Q2026 DWSRF priority-list cycle

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11 | City of Port Orford SD-26-18 Curry Christopher Frazier / Tawni Bean 1,200 | | Issue: Aging and failing WTP infrastructure, specifically: - Failing tube settlers and filter media - Nonfunctional SCADA emergency callouts - Backwash/scour system unable to properly clean filters - Structural deterioration and near failure of part of the treatment train. Severe leaks and failure of the distribution lines: - Two of the major drinking water distribution lines are leaking over 50% of their flow. These lines are also prone to break, creating reliability and maintenance problems. Project: The project is to replace failing components of the City of Port Orford’s Water Treatment Plant and to replace two of the City’s most leak prone drinking water distribution lines. | | | | | Treatment Distribution/Trans. Engineering | 6682594 | 1500000 | 6682594 | 1500000 | To be confirmed at the time of invitation to apply and subject to subsidy availability. Disadvantaged communities may qualify for up to $1,500,000 in forgivable loan funding, or 50% of total project costs (whichever is lower), and interest rates as low as 1%. | Yes | 2026 (LOI expires on TBD) | 3Q2026 | 53 | Rating results include: 15 pts (Health Risk) due to leaking pipes throughout system which prevents system from keeping pressure consistently above 20 psi. 10 pts (Compliance) due to the project mitigating the pressure related issues to keep system in compliance. 0 pts (Consolidation) 25 pts (Affordability) 3 pts (Water System Size)