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.
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.
