Tulsa Water imposes voluntary odd-even outdoor watering schedules during peak summer months, with mandatory restrictions activated only during declared drought emergencies affecting Lake Eucha or Spavinaw reservoirs.
Tulsa's water supply draws primarily from Lake Eucha, Lake Spavinaw, and Lake Oologah. Under normal conditions, the Public Works Department asks residents to water lawns on alternate days based on address parity and avoid daytime watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to reduce evaporation. Mandatory Stage 1-3 restrictions activate when reservoir levels drop below set thresholds, with Stage 3 prohibiting most outdoor watering and assessing surcharges on heavy users.
Stage restriction violations carry surcharges added to monthly water bills, escalating with repeat offenses. Citation fines start at 100 dollars under Title 16 utilities provisions.
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