Customers whose property address ends in an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) are allowed to use outdoor sprinklers on odd-numbered calendar days. Customers with a property address that ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are allowed to use outdoor sprinklers on even-numbered calendar days.
People can buy the upcycled 55-gallon rain barrels, starting at $69.50 each, online at okc.gov/RainBarrel. Program participants should specify Oklahoma City as the “Rainbarrel Program City” during online checkout to correctly associate the order with Oklahoma City’s program.
April is Earth Month, and for residents tackling spring cleaning projects, here are a few tips from the Oklahoma City Utilities Department on how to make your cleaning efforts more earth- or eco-friendly.
Celebrate Earth Day by joining OKC Parks and Squeeze Every Drop, the City’s water conservation program, for a workshop to learn about natural gardening practices, composting, attracting pollinators and choosing native, tough plants for your landscape.
Earth Day is April 22, but the Oklahoma City Office of Sustainability is focused on clean air, water and soil every day. Established in 2010, the Office has a staff of two who use data-driven strategies to strengthen OKC in the face of economic, environmental and social challenges.
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department is issuing a water conservation request to all residents due to continued higher-than-normal demand on the water system over the past five days.
When freezing weather hits, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department understands some customers may choose to drip their faucets as a preventative measure. For those who choose to do so, special care should be taken to prevent excessive water use and to protect our vital natural resource.
Oklahoma City residents seeking potential cost savings on their water bills this summer may want to check their sprinkler system, especially if they commonly use more than 20,000 gallons per month for irrigation or outdoor water use.
Save money by finding and fixing common household water leaks. That’s the message the City of Oklahoma City is promoting as it joins the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognizing the EPA’s annual “Fix a Leak” Week, March 20-26.
Outdoor water use in Oklahoma City can account for about 40% of household consumption. Landscape sprinkler system use is the most common cause of an unexpected high water bill. Use water wisely with these tips.
Summer is a great time check your sprinkler system to make sure it’s set correctly and there are no hidden leaks or issues.
The City of Oklahoma City is joining countless municipal water utilities across the country to recognize national Drinking Water Week this week.
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Most City of Oklahoma City office buildings are restricting public access to protect visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, but public services continue uninterrupted.
Oklahoma City businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) at sba.gov/disaster.
Most households in America will get information on how to respond from the U.S. Census Bureau beginning now. Check your mailbox. If you don’t get a letter or want to fill it out before you get one, you can still complete the questionnaire at my2020census.gov.
July and August are peak months for water use in Oklahoma City, and that means excess demand on the system. That’s why the City wants to remind residents of the permanent odd-even watering schedule implemented in 2013.
Don’t forget to turn off sprinkler systems when it’s freezing outside – icy sidewalks and streets are dangerous, and violators are subject to a fine.
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) recognized the Utilities Department with its inaugural Oklahoma Water for 2060 Excellence Award for a public water source during the Governor’s Water Conference on Nov. 1.
