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Tour the Water Reclamation Facility

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The City of Norman is hosting a Water Reclamation Facility Tour on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 3500 Jenkins Ave. The tour is described as a behind-the-scenes look at how Norman cleans water, along with information on ongoing water treatment research in partnership with OU. The notice encourages comfortable clothing since the tour involves walking outdoors.

About Norman, OK

Discover what makes Norman such a great place to live and explore.

Norman, Oklahoma pairs a lively college-town energy with the ease of a smaller city, anchored by the University of Oklahoma and a walkable core near Campus Corner and Main Street. Many people like how neighborhoods shift quickly from busy, café-lined streets to quiet blocks with mature trees, and how parks and trails make it easy to get outside on milder days and cool evenings. The arts scene, local restaurants, and community events keep things active without feeling overcrowded.

For commuters, quick access to I-35 makes trips to Oklahoma City straightforward, while daily errands stay convenient with shopping and services spread along major corridors. Living options range from apartments and duplexes close to campus to established single-family neighborhoods and newer homes on the edges of town, with rentals available in most areas. Lake Thunderbird and nearby green space add an easy weekend escape, and the overall pace tends to feel friendly and neighborly.