Soils and septic around Tulsa
| County | Very limited for septic | High water table | Expansive clay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 83.9% | 52.3% | 46.9% |
| Rogers | 88.6% | 41.9% | 38.0% |
| Wagoner | 87.2% | 48.4% | 33.6% |
| Osage | 80.6% | 40.4% | 40.9% |
| Creek | 75.7% | 37.8% | 26.7% |
Sources: FoundationSoils Tulsa County soil summary (USDA SSURGO, data as of Oct 13, 2026), FoundationSoils Rogers County soil summary (USDA SSURGO, data as of Oct 13, 2026), FoundationSoils Wagoner County soil summary (USDA SSURGO, data as of Oct 13, 2026), FoundationSoils Osage County soil summary (USDA SSURGO, data as of Oct 13, 2026), FoundationSoils Creek County soil summary (USDA SSURGO, data as of Oct 13, 2026).
"Very limited" means the soil has features that make an absorption field hard to site. That is why DEQ soil tests and engineered or aerobic designs come up often.
Last checked Oct 23, 2026.