Water hogs

Who are the city’s biggest water users?

News
Clifton Adcock
This year has been a hard one for Oklahoma City’s water supply.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Being rational

OKC begins water rationing in the wake of extreme temps and ongoing drought.

News
Clifton Adcock
City officials announced today that it has implemented a mandatory odd/even watering program in Oklahoma City, effective immediately.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Dry ideas

In the wake of a brutal drought, OKC officials consider water conservation efforts.

News
Clifton Adcock
Amid a two-year drought with no relief in sight, Oklahoma City is exploring further water conservation, including raising water rates if a customer exceeds normal usage.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

A fine idea

OKC officials plan to increase fines that violate water rationing.

News
Tim Farley
Oklahoma City residents who violate a mandatory water-restriction plan could soon find themselves paying a big fine.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Worst-case scenario

OKC officials roll out a possible water conservation plan in case of a brutally dry summer.

News
Tim Farley
If drought conditions worsen in Oklahoma City, homeowners won’t be mowing thick, lush lawns this summer.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013