The Town of Tatums provides this utility information as a helpful resource for residents, property owners, businesses, contractors, and visitors. Utility service availability may vary by address, so residents are encouraged to contact each provider directly to confirm service, billing, connection requirements, and outage reporting.
Water service in the Tatums area is provided by Western Carter County Water & Sewage Corp. For rural water questions or service concerns, residents may contact Western Carter County Water & Sewage at 580-856-3718.
Wastewater service is managed by the Town of Tatums. The Town continues to pursue and complete wastewater system improvements to strengthen public health, reliability, and long-term infrastructure for the community.
Electric service in the Tatums area is generally provided by OG&E / Oklahoma Gas & Electric. Residents should contact OG&E directly to start, stop, transfer, or report issues with electric service.
Natural gas availability may vary by address. Residents may contact Oklahoma Natural Gas to verify service availability, start or transfer service, or report concerns. If you smell gas or suspect a natural gas emergency, leave the area immediately and call 911 and Oklahoma Natural Gas emergency service.
https://www.oklahomanaturalgas.com/
Internet service options in the Tatums area may include wired, wireless, cellular, and satellite providers. Availability and speed may vary by address. Residents are encouraged to compare options and confirm service directly with providers such as Kinetic, Starlink, T-Mobile Home Internet, Arbuckle Wireless, UScellular, 360 Broadband, HughesNet, and other available providers.
Trash and solid waste service information should be confirmed with Town Hall. Residents should contact the Town for current information about trash collection, bulk waste, cleanup days, and disposal requirements.
GFL Environmental: 405-238-4825
Town of Ratliff City: 580-856-3599
Before beginning any digging project, residents, contractors, and property owners should contact Oklahoma 811 to request underground utility locates. This helps protect water lines, gas lines, electric lines, communication lines, and other underground infrastructure.
Founded in the heart of south-central Oklahoma, Tatums stands as one of Oklahoma’s historic All-Black towns, built on resilience, self-determination, agriculture, and deep community pride. Established in the late 1800s, Tatums became a place where African American families could own land, build businesses, and create opportunity during a challenging period in American history.
Today, Tatums continues to celebrate its heritage through community events, rodeos, reunions, trail rides, and cultural gatherings that honor generations of history while welcoming new visitors to experience its unique spirit.
