Water Issues
- Whom do I call to report pollution in the creek in my neighborhood?
- How do I report flooding or drainage problems in my neighborhood?
- How do I find out if my house is located in a flood zone?
- Where does my monthly stormwater fee go?
Whom do I call to report pollution in the creek in my neighborhood?
To report dumping or spills of non-hazardous materials call the Mayor's Action Center at 596-2100 with complete location information. If you witness a hazardous chemical spill, or observe hazardous materials being dumped onto the ground or into a creek, it may constitute an immediate health or safety risk; call 911.
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How do I report flooding or drainage problems in my neighborhood?
To report flooding or drainage problems in your neighborhood, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 596-2100.
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How do I find out if my house is located in a flood zone?
If you know the legal description of your property, which includes the lot, block and addition, you can call the Mayor's Action Center at 596-2100.
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Where does my monthly stormwater fee go?
Stormwater fees are used primarily for maintenance of stormwater detention facilities, stream channels, pumping stations, culverts, ditches and other drainage facilities. Tulsa's stormwater management program, developed in 1987 with input from the Stormwater Drainage Advisory Board and numerous citizen groups, has achieved these results:
- lowest flood insurance premiums in the nation
- open greenspace for playgrounds, soccer fields and trails
- wetlands and ponds (wildlife habitat)
- flood-resistant commercial and residential development
- safer streets with improved drainage to handle heavier amounts of rainfall
- better water quality
Large capital projects are funded by City sales tax revenues and bond issues. The money is used for acquisition of lands and construction of large water retention facilities, major drainage basin improvements and other such large capital items. For current status on projects call the Mayor's Action Center at 596-2100.