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Oklahoma City Utilities Department responds to Nov. 3 storms
Based upon the amount and type of damage expected to be noted during the assessment, Utilities officials anticipate the heavily impacted areas to include only a small portion of OKC. The announcement will be made by Friday, Nov. 8.
11/05/2024 1:11 PM
Oklahoma City’s Veterans Day holiday schedule
Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11): No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Nov. 13. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
11/04/2024 2:19 PM
OKC storm damage situation update: Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m.
An ongoing preliminary damage assessment shows significant damage to homes and businesses across southeast Oklahoma City. Access to the hardest-hit neighborhoods is closed to people who do not live there. Please avoid the area.
11/03/2024 1:50 PM
Oklahoma City Proceeds with Scheduled Canton Lake Water Release to Support OKC Water Supply
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT), in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), is moving forward with the scheduled release of water from Canton Lake to replenish critical water levels in Lake Hefner, a primary water source for Oklahoma City and seventeen other citie
10/30/2024 5:21 PM
2024 resident survey shows OKC is setting the national standard as a place to live, work and retire
Satisfaction with Oklahoma City as a place to live, work, raise children, visit and retire is significantly above the national average, according to results from the City’s annual survey administered in July by surveyor ETC Institute.
10/25/2024 9:59 AM
Lake Canton water release to replenish Lake Hefner, boosting OKC primary water source
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to draw water from Lake Canton in northwest Oklahoma. The water is needed to help increase water levels at Lake Hefner, which serves as a primary water source for the City of Oklahoma City.
10/21/2024 2:45 PM
OKC Utilities Department publishes water service line inventory, implements plan to meet new EPA lead and copper rules
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), the City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department has published an online inventory of all water service lines connected to the City’s water distribution system.
10/16/2024 9:18 AM
OKC water conservation program receives WaterSense Award for Excellence in Education and Outreach
The OKC Utilities Department’s water conservation program, Squeeze Every Drop (SED), has been honored with the prestigious WaterSense Excellence in Education and Outreach Award, marking a significant milestone in the department’s endeavor to promote sustainable practices.
09/30/2024 8:35 AM
OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed Sept. 26
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, for maintenance and will reopen Friday, Sept. 27. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S Portland Ave. accepts a variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.
09/23/2024 9:01 AM
Ongoing repair to 36-inch water main, multiple road closures in west downtown OKC
Oklahoma City Line Maintenance is continuing to make progress toward repairing a 36-inch water main that broke yesterday morning near Pennsylvania Avenue and NW 6th Street. Customers located in the surrounding area may experience lower-than-normal water pressure as the repair work is underway.
09/10/2024 1:30 PM
Drawings for Oklahoma City duck blinds set for Sept. 14
The annual drawing for waterfowl blind sites at Lake Stanley Draper and Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge will be Saturday, Sept. 14. Registration opens at 10 a.m., and the drawing will be at 11 a.m. in the concession facility at the Lake Draper Marina, 8301 SE 104th St.
09/10/2024 8:53 AM
City offers Free Landfill Day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, September 7
Oklahoma City's residential trash customers can clear out their clutter and dispose of big junk or landscape debris during Free Landfill Day on Saturday, September 7.
09/06/2024 10:48 AM
Enroll in EMSAcare in September to cover your household for emergency ambulance service
September is EMSAcare month in Oklahoma City. From Sept. 1 to 30, Oklahoma City residents may change their membership status with the ambulance service. EMSAcare covers the out-of-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance transports ending at a hospital ER anywhere in the EMSA service area.
09/03/2024 11:02 AM
Oklahoma City’s Labor Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Sept. 4. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID.
08/29/2024 9:01 AM
OKC seeks bids to revitalize Draper Boathouse and Marina, create lake recreation opportunities
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department is searching for a new operator to revitalize the Lake Draper Boathouse and Marina.
07/15/2024 2:08 PM
City tests and interviews for full-time positions July 18
The hiring event is for the following positions: grounds maintenance operator, grounds maintenance operator trainee, industrial heat and air mechanic, code inspector, Utilities customer service representative and Utilities plant operator III.
07/10/2024 8:18 AM
Oklahoma City Utilities reminds customers of permanent odd/even watering schedule
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.
07/08/2024 8:37 AM
Volunteers needed for July 5 Oklahoma River Clean Sweep
The Oklahoma River, Wiley Post Park and Manuel Perez Park are popular spots for thousands of people during the July 4 holiday. But with large crowds comes trash that can unintentionally blow into the Oklahoma River.
06/20/2024 4:25 PM
Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule
The Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19) holiday schedule for City of OKC services: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection services are not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule.
06/14/2024 1:30 PM
OKC sets new requirements for private development water and wastewater infrastructure effective November 1
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has released a Private Development Design Manual that outlines current and new requirements for water and wastewater infrastructure for private development. The new requirements take effect Nov. 1, 2024.
06/05/2024 8:58 AM