Water customers in Broken Arrow use an average of about 12 to 13 million gallons of water per day but in the summertime, that figure doubles to over 24 million gallons per day.

The highest monthly water usage in Broken Arrow generally occurs in June, July, August and September. Naturally, our water demand increases during the hot summer months, with more frequent watering of lawns and landscaping. This causes stress to our water supply, and if not properly managed, can lead to a water shortage. In 2016, the City Council adopted a Water Conservation Plan that will help make sure all our citizens will receive water if our supply is low.

The three stages of the Water Conservation Plan are Voluntary, Moderate, Emergency. Read more about the stages of the Water Conservation Plan here. 

If the Water Conservation Plan needs to be implemented, you will receive an automated call from the City Manager letting you know that water conservation is in place. Additionally, local media will be notified and updates will be posted on the city website and social media platforms.

Water Conservation Plan

Water by Number - Voluntary Conservation Plan 

Broken Arrow’s Water Sources

Broken Arrow’s main water supply comes from its municipal water treatment plant, which draws raw water from the Verdigris River. The Verdigris River Water Treatment Plant produces approximately 19 MGD. We recently completed construction of a second supplemental water connection with the City of Tulsa. This new connection, when needed, will provide Broken Arrow with an additional five million gallons of water a day (MGD), while our plant is at peak production. In addition, our primary water connection with Tulsa is capable of providing up to four MGD. The total combined water delivery from both our plant and Tulsa is approximately 28 MGD.

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