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Tulsa Water Supply A-OK

The sign in front of the Mohawk Water Treatment Plant in north Tulsa
KWGS News Photo
The sign in front of the Mohawk Water Treatment Plant in north Tulsa

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – While other cities, like Oklahoma City, have started a water rationing program, that is not expected in Tulsa.

Tulsa Water and Sewer Director Clayton Edwards says Tulsa is using about 100-million gallons of water per summer day. He says Tulsa's water usage would have to double before rationing would even be close to consideration. He says the rationing trip-wire is two consecutive days of using at least 206-million gallons.

Asked about Blue-Green Algae, Edwards says that is not a concern for Tulsa's water supply. People are not allowed to boat or swim in holding reservoirs and the water is treated before going into the water lines to your house.