Septic systems in Bixby, OK
Bixby straddles the Arkansas River, and in 2019 the river put water into homes there.
The 2019 flood
- The Arkansas River near Tulsa crested at 23.41 feet on May 29, 2019, the second-highest crest on record, and some homes in Bixby flooded (NWS Tulsa Storm Data, June 2019).
- If a tank or spray field sat under floodwater, have it pumped and checked before normal use; ask a septic company to look at the pump and alarm.
Aerobic spray systems
- Published aerobic pumping runs $625 within 25 miles of one Tulsa company (ClearFlow Septic published prices).
- Spray units need chlorine tablets and a working alarm (OSU Extension PSS-2275).
Homes
- Census estimates put Bixby's median year built at 2002, with 56% of homes from 2000 or later and 22% from before 1980 (U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024 for Bixby, via Census Reporter).
Tip: A beeping aerobic alarm means something needs attention; don't just silence it.
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Bixby facts checked Oct 23, 2026.
Last checked Oct 23, 2026.