Office of Continuous Improvement
The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) oversees the agency's implementation of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve operational performance and customer service. OCI helps DEQ achieve goals detailed in the agency’s five-year strategic plan resulting in better communication and response to Oklahomans.
Agency Performance Measures FY24
% of permitted public water supply systems providing water meeting state & federal drinking water standards
85%
% of permitted wastewater facilities meeting state & federal regulations
89.9%
% of air quality areas designated in attainment for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards
99%
# of acres of contaminated land restored for reuse under DEQ cleanup programs
184
Number of permit applications submitted
14,652
% of permits issued within established timelines
92%
# of compliance inspections performed
7,001
# of gallons of treated drinking water saved through voluntary water loss audit program
278*
*million gallons per year ($1,042,703 value of the water recovered due to water loss repairs
Last Modified on
Oct 08, 2025
