Septic Systems in the Tulsa Metro
Published pumping prices, how DEQ permits work, aerobic system rules and what the soil is like around Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby and Sand Springs.
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Costs
Published Tulsa pumping: $450-$725 by type and distance.
DEQ permits
DEQ, not the city, authorizes new and changed systems.
Aerobic systems
Who maintains them and what gets tested.
Soils
Why so much local land is rated very limited for septic.
What it costs
Prices that local companies or price guides publish, collected Oct 2026. They are not quotes. Full list: costs.
| Item | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional pumping, within 25 miles | $450 | ClearFlow Septic published prices |
| Conventional pumping, 25-50 miles | $550 | ClearFlow Septic published prices |
| Aerobic pumping, within 25 / 25-50 miles | $625 / $725 | ClearFlow Septic published prices |
| Standard residential pump-out (second company) | $300-$600; most pay about $400-$450 | Tulsa Septic Service pumping cost guide (updated June 1, 2026) |
| Locating the tank | $189 | ClearFlow Septic published prices |
| Each lid to dig up | $50 | ClearFlow Septic published prices |
| Trash tank only | $375 | ClearFlow Septic published prices |
| New system installation (Tulsa company FAQ) | About $6,000 to over $12,000 | ClearFlow Septic installation FAQ |
| New conventional system (OKC-area price list) | $6,800-$11,200 | Yarbrough & Sons (OKC-area installer) |
| New aerobic system (OKC-area price list) | $7,400-$12,440 | Yarbrough & Sons (OKC-area installer) |
| DEQ authorization to construct | $357.28 self-inspected / $500.19 DEQ-inspected | DEQ fee schedule, 7/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
| DEQ soil test | $357.28 by DEQ / $214.36 with your own pits | DEQ fee schedule, 7/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
What to do next
- Know your system type (aerobic systems).
- Check published prices (costs).
- For new or changed systems, start with DEQ (DEQ permits).
- Get at least two written quotes.
Common questions
Who issues permits?
DEQ; see DEQ permits.
Why are aerobic systems common here?
Much local soil is rated very limited; see soils.
What does pumping cost?
See costs.
What happens when you ask for quotes
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About this guide
This guide is run by JJ. It puts published prices and official city, county and state rules in one place, with a link next to each fact so you can check it. It is not a septic company and has no office or crew. Local businesses may pay for quote requests; that does not change the prices or facts shown here. There are no reviews or photos of people on this site. More about how this works.
Key facts
- About 83.9% of Tulsa County's mapped land is rated very limited for septic absorption fields (FoundationSoils Tulsa County soil summary (USDA SSURGO, data as of Oct 13, 2026)).
- A DEQ authorization to construct costs $357.28 if you self-inspect or $500.19 if DEQ inspects (2026-27, DEQ fee schedule, 7/1/2026-6/30/2027).
- The installer must maintain a new aerobic system for 2 years at no extra cost (DEQ rules, OAC 252:641).
- DEQ's Tulsa office is at 9933 E. 16th St. S., Tulsa, OK 74128 (DEQ local offices map layer).
Last checked Oct 23, 2026.