Notice
Residents should be advised that private companies and contractors may approach homeowners in door-to-door solicitations regarding water testing or pipe insurance throughout the year. Such companies/contractors have no affiliation with the City of Norman. Such companies/contractors should carry proof of proper permits obtained from the City of Norman to conduct such sales.
Please note the following:
- Norman’s Water Quality is reported each year by the Department of Environmental Quality through the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR): Click here for current CCR
- Water Quality tests may be requested in the event of concern from a customer by contacting the City of Norman Water Treatment Plant.
If you see workers near your home water or sewer facilities, City staff members are always identifiable by way of badge or operating equipment/vehicle while on duty. Verification of personnel may be obtained at any time by contacting Norman Police Department dispatch center.
Services Provided
Microbiology Testing
The Water Treatment Plant's laboratory is certified to analyze drinking water for total coliform and E. coli bacteria. The cost is $30.00 per sample (cash or check only; exact change please). Water must be collected in a sterile sample bottle accompanied by the sample submission form has been filled out completely. Bottles and paperwork may be picked up at:
- 3000 E. Robinson – Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant – 405-321-2182
Click here for the Sample Submission form.
Click here for Sampling Instuctions. Samples must be returned within 24 hours of collection time.
Samples are accepted Monday – Thursday between 8:00am – 3:00pm except holidays and the day before a holiday.
Results will be sent out within 3 days of sample drop off.
This service is provided to the community and all public water systems in Oklahoma. The results are acceptable for real estate transactions or to verify microbiological water quality. This testing meets federal and state standards for drinking water testing and is in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act for Public Water Systems.
Chemistry
We suggest contacting the OSU Extension service for water chemistry testing. They provide information on household and irrigation water quality.
Disinfection of Water Wells
A private water well should be disinfected as a preventive maintenance measure anytime work is done on a well. Well disinfection can be done by a homeowner or well service. Water well drillers may provide this service for you. A list of all licensed water well drillers in Oklahoma can be found here.