Full Notification

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – EVENING BRIEFING  

(02/26/2025) 

We had a very positive day! We accomplished most of the objectives we set for today, and we are making significant progress toward water restoration. 

Major Updates & Progress 

• The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and State of Oklahoma Emergency Management have approved all of the city's emergency applications for work on our wells. This is a huge step forward for our community. 

• The In-Town Water Basin pump repair and replacement are going as planned. No issues have been reported. 

• Water is being introduced into the system. Some of you may have noticed water in your lines and faucets. However, this water should NOT be used for drinking, cooking, or hygiene purposes. 

Important Reminders 

• Do NOT turn on your meters manually. This violates City Ordinance and could damage fixtures, causing delays. Our crews need to control the process to restore service in an organized manner. 

• Using water from your lines right now will slow the process. We need to fill the system, build pressure, and gauge meters—if water is being used before we are ready, it hinders progress and could delay our timeline. 

• We will provide alerts for each section of town when restoration is scheduled for your area. Some areas will receive water before others. 

We urge all residents to be patient and wait for official updates on when you can begin using your water safely. We are so close—let’s work together to stay on track! 

Expanded Resources for the Community 

• Portable Toilets & Water Buffalo Stations: 

Blinn Park – 701 N. Main Street 

Ray See Park – 500 Block of S. Main Street 

• Other Water Buffalo Stations remain in place at: 

Train Depot on E. Grand 

Parking lot across from the City Offices on S. 7th Street 

• Non-Potable Water (for non-drinkable use) is available at: 

Tonkawa Shipping at the Co-Op on E. Grand Ave. 

Bottled Water Distribution Stations 

• Bottled water is available at: 

Tonkawa Venture Foods – 1315 N. Main Street 

Tonkawa Street Department – 207 S. Main Street 

Tonkawa Fire Department Station #2 – 201 S. Main Street 

• Limit: Two (2) cases per family, per day. 

Bottled Water Home Delivery 

For those who cannot access bottled water stations, home delivery is available. 

• Call the Tonkawa City Offices at (580) 628-2508 or the Tonkawa Police Department at (580) 628-2516. 

• Follow the automated prompts and leave a message with your name, phone number, and address. 

• Two (2) cases per family, per day. 

Stay Vigilant & Report Leaks 

If you see a water leak, report it immediately. 

• Call Tonkawa City Offices at (580) 628-2508 or the Tonkawa Police Department at (580) 628-2516. 

• Our crews will respond quickly to investigate and repair leaks. 

Stay Updated 

• We will continue to post updates regularly. Stay informed through:  

+  City of Tonkawa Facebook Page 

+  Tonkawa Emergency Management Facebook Page 

+  Tonkawa Nixle Alerts (Text TONKAWA to 888777) 

+  City of Tonkawa Website (tonkawaok.gov) 

The Home Stretch 

We are confident that we are on track to meet our deadline of Saturday for water restoration. The collaboration, dedication, and hard work from our crews, contractors, consultants, and local & state agencies have been critical in getting us this far. 

We ask everyone to continue working with us by following all guidelines and remaining patient. We are almost there, Tonkawa! 

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and resilience. We will keep you updated as we get even closer to full restoration! 

#TonkawaTogether #WaterEmergency #CommunityStrong 

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WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE - EVENING BRIEFING (02-26-25).