If you intend to use water for any purpose other than domestic use, Oklahoma law requires that you obtain a permit from the OWRB. Domestic use includes the use of water for household purposes, for farm and domestic animals up to the normal grazing capacity of the land, and for the irrigation of land not exceeding a total of three acres in area for the growing of gardens, orchards, and lawns. Domestic use also includes water used for agricultural purposes by natural individuals, use for fire protection, and use by non-household entities for drinking water, restrooms, and watering of lawns, provided such uses don't exceed five acre-feet per year.

The Groundwater Wells, Standards & Protections in Oklahoma map viewer features links to the OWRB's water well log database and monitoring well data. The well logs include information such as well completion date, depth to water, yield, and related details.

Visit the OWRB's Beneficial Use Monitoring Program (BUMP) page to view the latest lake, stream, and groundwater data. Summary sheets provide information on a number of parameters and show whether or not a lake or stream is supporting its designated beneficial uses.

Contact the State Environmental Laboratory at the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at 1-866-412-3057.

Contact the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality using their toll-free hotline at 1-800-522-0206.

Fish consumption is perfectly fine for most waterbodies in the state of Oklahoma; however, impairments for metals and other toxics do exist in some lakes and streams and should be avoided. For the latest consumption advisories visit the ODEQ's Hook, Line, & Supper page.

The first step is to submit a preliminary application to the OWRB. For a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan, contact the OWRB and request to be placed on the CWSRF priority list. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan projects are recommended by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Applicants should contact DEQ at (405) 702-8100 and ask to be placed on the DWSRF Project Priority List.

If you are concerned about a dam near you, contact the OWRB and request the most recent inspection report. You will need to know the exact location of the dam or its ID number. (Please note: inspection reports are only required for dams classified as "high hazard.")

The OWRB's Public Water Supply Systems in Oklahoma map viewer gives a general overview of public water supply systems and their facilities studied as part of the 2012 Update of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). The data presented includes 775 of the state's larger supply providers, including boundaries and other pertinent information. The Oklahoma Rural Water Association, an organization that represents the interests of the state's rural water systems, may also have information about systems in your area.

While the OWRB works periodically with many of the state's rural water districts and related entities, the agency has no jurisdiction over their operation and management. If the problem cannot be resolved locally with the district board or other rule-making body, the Oklahoma Rural Water Association may be able to assist in mediating conflicts.