Special Meeting: Broken Arrow Municipal Authority - August 18, 2026

The City of Broken Arrow held a special meeting of the Municipal Authority on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on water quality and wastewater management issues related to emerging contaminants known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The meeting included a detailed presentation on the findings of a PFAS study, highlighting the city's proactive approach to compliance with upcoming EPA regulations, including potential capital investments estimated around $100 million for treatment upgrades such as activated granular carbon filtration. Additionally, the authority discussed updates to the city's fats, oils, grease, and rags (FOG) ordinance to address sewer blockages and overflows caused by improper grease management in food service establishments and other businesses. The ordinance revisions aim to clarify maintenance requirements, enforcement, and accountability, with plans to implement the changes over the next year to year and a half. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after these presentations and discussions, with no immediate procurement actions but clear indications of future capital projects and regulatory compliance efforts.