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Much of Owasso was built in the last 25 years. Tell us what is going on and we will connect you with independent, licensed local plumbing contractors for free, no-obligation quotes.
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Plumbing in a newer, fast-growing city
Owasso has some of the Tulsa area's newest housing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-year), the median Owasso home was built in 2001, only 15.9% of homes date from before 1980, and 23.6% were built in 2010 or later. News 9 reported that the city grew about 32% between 2010 and 2020. About 40,151 people live there.
Newer houses raise different questions than midtown Tulsa's 1940s homes, starting with the first big replacement. The Department of Energy puts a tank water heater's life at 10–15 years, so a house built in the early 2000s may already be on its second unit, or due for one.
Three possible water providers, and two counties
According to the city, depending on your address your water may come from the City of Owasso, which buys all of its water from the City of Tulsa, or from Rogers County Rural Water District #3 or Washington County Rural Water District #3.
Before a plumber quotes a water service line, meter connection or irrigation backflow device, check which provider serves your address. Your water bill shows it.
The city also straddles a county line. ACS figures place about 80% of Owasso's land in Tulsa County and about 20% in Rogers County. Rural homes on septic need an Oklahoma DEQ Authorization to Construct before a system is installed or modified.
Owasso plumbing permits
Plumbing permits in Owasso go through the Community Development Department's Building Division at City Hall, 200 S. Main St. According to the city's permits page:
- A plumbing permit is required for any plumbing installation except minor repairs, like replacing the working parts of a faucet or valve, clearing a stoppage, or fixing a leak with no piping changes.
- Homeowners doing their own plumbing still need a permit and inspection.
- The city has adopted the 2024 International Plumbing Code.
Plumbing for hire must be done by a contractor licensed by Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board, and gas piping only by a licensed plumbing contractor, journeyman or mechanical licensee. This is general information, not legal advice; check with the city for your project.
Before you hire a plumber in Owasso
- Ask for their Oklahoma plumbing contractor license number; state rules require it on ads, bids, contracts and both sides of work vehicles.
- Look it up on the Construction Industries Board's "Are They Licensed?" page.
- Ask whether they are registered with the City of Owasso (59 O.S. §1020 lets cities require it) and whether they will pull the permit.
- Get the price in writing before work starts.
- Smell gas? Leave the house, then call 911 and Oklahoma Natural Gas at 800-458-4251.
Plumbing jobs Owasso homeowners ask about
The contractor you choose quotes and does the work directly with you.
Leak detection
A spinning meter, a warm floor or a damp wall, traced to its source.
Learn moreWater heater repair & replacement
2000s homes are reaching the 10–15 year range for tank heaters.
Learn moreDrain cleaning & sewer lines
Slow drains or a backup? A camera inspection shows what is in the line.
Learn moreWinter in Owasso
Owasso shares Tulsa's weather. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Tulsa International Airport show about 72 nights a year at or below freezing, with a January average low of 28.0 °F. In February 2021, Tulsa stayed below freezing for 10 consecutive days and hit −13 °F. Even newer homes have hose bibs, garage lines and sprinkler backflow devices that can freeze in a cold snap like that.
Owasso plumbing FAQ
Do I need a permit for plumbing work in Owasso?
According to the city's permits page, Owasso requires a plumbing permit for any plumbing installation except minor repairs, such as replacing the working parts of a faucet or valve, clearing a stoppage, or fixing a leak without changing piping. A water heater swap or new piping generally needs a permit and inspection. Ask the plumber you hire to pull it.
Who supplies my water in Owasso?
It depends on your address. According to the city, Owasso homes may be served by the City of Owasso, which buys its water from the City of Tulsa, or by Rogers County Rural Water District #3 or Washington County Rural Water District #3. Check your water bill or ask the city's utility billing office before a plumber works on your water service line.
Can I do my own plumbing in my Owasso home?
Oklahoma law exempts an owner doing work on their own owner-occupied, single-family primary home; rentals and flips are not covered. Owasso's permits page says homeowners doing their own plumbing still need a permit and inspection. If you are unsure, a licensed plumbing contractor can quote the job and handle the permit. This is general information, not legal advice.
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