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Temporary lane closures on NW 23rd Street for water main repair

OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews will begin repairing an 8-inch water main west of North Pennsylvania Avenue on Northwest 23rd Street at 8 p.m. The work has been scheduled during a time of lower traffic and business activity to minimize disruption.

OKC Utilities to begin replacement of water storage tank near NW 50th

Neighbors who live in the area surrounding the booster station may experience an increase in noise, dirt and vibrations as demolition work is taking place. They may also notice heavy construction equipment in easements and public rights-of-way. The demolition is expected to take about three weeks and should be completed before the Christmas holiday.

Don’t let FOG clogs create a costly holiday plumbing mess

The Oklahoma City Utilities Department wants to remind residents to “prevent clogs by tossing your FOG.” That simply means throwing fats, oils, grease and bulky food scraps into the trash rather than putting them down the drain.

City of OKC offices closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 27): No trash and recycling pick-up. Makeup day is Saturday, Nov. 29. Bulky waste collection as usual. Free fare for OKC buses, OKC Streetcar, RAPID and OKC PLUS Zone 1 ADA Paratransit. City offices closed.

City launches new online tool to help residents Recycle Right

Figuring out what goes in your trash, recycling or bulky waste just got easier for Oklahoma City solid waste customers thanks to a new tool introduced by the OKC Utilities Department during its America Recycles Day celebration on Nov. 13.

OKC Utilities offers support to customers affected by the shutdown

Customers who are experiencing financial hardship and expect to have difficulty paying their Utilities bill as a direct result of the shutdown may contact Utilities Customer Service to discuss assistance options that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Temporary lane closures on W Britton Rd for water main repair

OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are repairing a 20-inch water main east of May Avenue on West Britton Road. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Britton are temporarily closed between Village Drive and Oxford Way while crews remove mud from the roadway. Cleanup is expected to be completed by 11 a.m., when both lanes will reopen.

OKC Utilities earns reaffirmed AAA and Aaa ratings from S&P, Moody’s

S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) have once again recognized the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) with their highest possible credit ratings — AAA and Aaa, respectively — for its long-term debt. These designations continue to place OCWUT among the nation’s most financially stable municipal utilities.

OKC Utilities portal upgrade coming Oct. 28: key actions and dates

The City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department will launch an upgraded customer portal and mobile app on Tuesday, Oct. 28, bringing customers enhanced security, a modern design and new self-service features.

Temporary lane closures on N Pennsylvania Ave for water main repair

OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are repairing a 20-inch water main near North Pennsylvania Avenue and Northwest 12th Street.
All northbound and southbound lanes of Pennsylvania Avenue are temporarily closed between NW 12th Street and NW 13th Street while repairs are underway. Detours are in place.