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Broken Arrow, OK Water Use Rules: Leak Reporting Duty (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Who maintains private lines
the property owner
Notice given by
public works department
Repair deadline
immediately / reasonable time
Non-compliance penalty
water service cut off

Summary

Broken Arrow owners must fix a private water line leak immediately once the public works department notifies them, or the city can cut off service.

All private water lines shall be maintained by and at the expense of the owner. When the public works department notifies the owner of a leak in his private line the owner shall have the same repaired immediately, and in case of failure to do so within a reasonable time, such user's service may be cut off until the line has been repaired.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).

Full Breakdown

Broken Arrow Code § 24-21 puts maintenance of all private water lines on the owner at the owner's expense. When the public works department notifies an owner of a leak in the private line, the owner must have it repaired immediately; failing to repair it within a reasonable time lets the city cut off water service to that user until the line is fixed. Under § 24-22, the city maintains the service line between the main and the meter, but the line on the customer side of the meter is treated as private and stays the owner's responsibility.

Violations & Fines

Ignoring a public works leak notice past a reasonable repair window leads to the city shutting off water service to the property until the line is repaired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays to fix a leak in my private water line in Broken Arrow?
The property owner, at their own expense, per Broken Arrow Code § 24-21: the city only maintains the line between the main and the meter.
What happens if I don't fix a leak after the city notifies me?
The city can cut off water service to the property until the private line is repaired, under § 24-21.

Sources & Official References

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