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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 FY25

% of permitted public water supply facilities in compliance with drinking water requirements

80%

% of permitted wastewater facilities meeting state & federal regulations

88.03%

% of air quality areas designated in attainment for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards

100%

# of acres of contaminated land restored for reuse under DEQ cleanup programs

184

Number of permits issued

13,360

% of permits issued within established timelines

97.65%

# of compliance inspections performed

7,931

# of gallons of treated drinking water saved through voluntary water loss audit program

317.5*

*million gallons per year ($7,804,311 value of the water recovered due to water loss repairs)

Last Modified on Apr 10, 2026