Climate and Environment
The average January temperature in Broken Arrow is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 83 degrees. The area receives an average of 38 inches of rain annually and 9 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 343.
Utilities
| City of Broken Arrow |
(918) 259-8409 (water, sewer, & refuse ) |
| AEP-PSO |
1-888-216-3523 (electrical) |
| ONG |
(918) 834-8000 (natural gas) |
| Windstream |
1-877-520-5220 (telephone) |
| Cox Communications |
(918) 806-6000 (telephone & cable) |
| Logix Communications |
(918) 556-4115 (internet & web) |
- Water Supply: The Water Supply for the City of Broken Arrow is derived from the Oklahoma Ordinance Works Authority near Pryor (OOWA) The Source is supplied from Grand River- North of Highway 412. The plant capacity is 27 mgpd (approximately 50% capacity) The Average Daily Consumption is 12.5 MGD. Currently, Broken Arrow has 7 water towers with a storage capacity of 5 mg, ground 1-5mg, and elevated 1.0 mg. Pressure in mains varies depending on elevation from the water towers (less than 50 psi to greater than 135 psi)
- Sewer Plant: City of Broken Arrow has a conventional activated sludge plant at the Haikey Creek Plant. Fifty percent of Broken Arrow is served by community sewer. The average daily load is 3.2 MGD, design capacity 6.5 MGD.
- Electric Company: AEP Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) serves the City of Broken Arrow. PSO is the largest distributor of wind energy in Oklahoma with more than 400 MW under long-term contracts--enough wind power to supply more than 100,000 customers. PSO uses a diverse fuel mix of natural gas, coal and wind to provide electricity to more than 520,000 customers across the state.
- Average Monthly Use Per Residential Customer: 1,130 kWh's
- Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (residential): 8.40 cents per kWh
- Average Monthly Use Per Commercial Customer: 6,870 kWh's
- Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (commercial): 7.60 cents per kWh
- Average Monthly Use per Industrial Customer: 69,134
- Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (industrial): 5.90 cents per kWh
- System Peak: 4,160 MW
- Size of Service Area: 30,000 sq. miles ( 230 communities
Transportation
- Air Transportation: The nearest commercial airport is 12 miles from Broken Arrow. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is a full service airport with three runways. The longest runaway is 10,000 feet; and two runways have Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). There are 10 major commercial airlines operating from Tulsa International, including several air freight companies.
- Water Transportation: The nearest water transportation is located at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, located 22 miles from Broken Arrow, and serving as the center of navigation for the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The Port is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Foreign Trade Zone services are offered.
- Rail Availability: Rail service to Broken Arrow is from Union Pacific, operating local trains daily.
- Roadways:
- Highway 51
Hwy 51 also known as the Broken Arrow Expressway is a major artery running alongside the beautiful Stonewood Hills Development area. Hwy 51 also leads into Tulsa and links to the Muskogee Turnpike.
- U.S. Highway 169
This north and south expressway runs parallel between Tulsa and Broken Arrow providing convenience and easy accessibility to all major intersections.
- Creek Turnpike
Provides a loop in a half circle around the South West area of Broken Arrow providing an enjoyable scenic country drive.
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