Infrastructure is replaced based on an optimized, prioritized schedule, but also in conjunction with major utility and pavement improvements to minimize future disruptions to customers. Some older, thicker-wall pipe installed 100 years ago has lasted longer than pipe installed after World War II.
While most pipe has a lifespan of about 100 years, the replacement of infrastructure is based on condition assessment. The wastewater collection system consists of 1,967 miles of pipes and 49 lift stations. TMUA operates the Haikey Creek plant under an agreement with the Regional Metropolitan Utility Authority (RMUA). The Haikey Creek waste water treatment plant is jointly owned by the City of Tulsa and City of Broken Arrow. The Department also operates four wastewater treatment plants, Southside, Northside, Haikey Creek and Lower Bird Creek, with a total permitted capacity of 102.6 million gallons per day. The water distribution system consists of 2,304 miles of pipes. Jewell, with a total treatment capacity 220 million gallons per day. Water is treated at two treatment plants, Mohawk and A.B. A third emergency source of water is available from Lake Hudson. Lake Oologah is operated by the Corps of Engineers. Tulsa’s drinking water comes from two sources – Lakes Spavinaw and Eucha on Spavinaw Creek and Lake Oologah on the Verdigris River. The Department’s primary functions are water supply, treatment and distribution, as well as wastewater collection, treatment and disposal. The Water and Sewer Department provides high-quality drinking water and wastewater services, while planning for future growth, implementing sustainability measures, safe guarding public health and the environment, and continually seeking process improvements and cost efficiencies. In terms of population this represents over 570,000 residents. TMUA also provides wholesale water services to nine rural water districts. In addition, continuous wholesale water service is provided to eight and wholesale sewer to one of Tulsa areas 14 suburban communities. TMUA currently serves more than 136,000 retail water customers and 128,000 retail wastewater customers. 101 million gallons of clean, clear refreshing water pours through Tulsa’s taps each day. As a fundamental element to Tulsa’s growth as a city and a critical resource to the city’s future, we must change and adapt to meet the challenges, demands and uncertainties of tomorrow. For almost 100 years, the City of Tulsa and Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority has been a visionary leader in supplying water to the Tulsa area.
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