Full Notification

WATER EMERGENCY – UPDATE FROM MORNING BRIEFING (02/27/2025) 

We are seeing continued progress in our water restoration efforts, and we are encouraged by the results overnight. 

CURRENT SYSTEM STATUS PROGRESS 

+  The system successfully held pressure overnight in the areas where water was pushed. 

+  The Water Tower is continuing to fill and hold water successfully. 

+  We have begun pushing water to the West Standpipe and the Central Standpipe. 

+  Major leaks have been very limited, which is better than expected.  

>  Any problem areas identified have been addressed by Water Crews and will continue to be monitored. 

We are still building pressure in the system. Some customers may see water at their faucets, but it is NOT safe for consumption or hygiene use at this time. This is part of the controlled restoration process. 

CRITICAL REMINDERS 

+  Please continue conserving water by ensuring all inside and outside faucets are turned off. 

+  DO NOT turn on your faucets or meters until you receive an official notification. 

+  Failure to follow these instructions will slow progress and could prolong our timeline. 

+  We will be publishing a map of the restoration schedule for the areas in town.  This schedule will allow customers to be home when their area is restored.  These notifications will go out via Tonkawa Nixle Alert and the City of Tonkawa Facebook Page, and the Tonkawa Emergency Management Facebook Page.   

WORK ON WELLS AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORK 

+  Crews and contractors are actively working on our wells, which will help strengthen and stabilize our system. 

+  We continue to work closely with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). 

+  Specialists from the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) are on-site, consulting and assisting with every aspect of the restoration process. 

CONTINUED COMMUNITY SUPPORT & RESOURCES 

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our community. Your efforts are making a difference. 

All previous community resources remain available, including: 

+  Portable Toilets & Water Buffalo Stations at multiple locations  
   Ray See Park and Blinn Park = Bathrooms and Water Buffalo Stations 
    Railroad Depot on E. Grand Ave. = Water Buffalo (Potable / “Drinkable”) 
    Across Street from City Offices on S. 7th St. = Water Buffalo (Potable / “Drinkable”) 

+  Bottled Water Distribution Sites  
   Venture Foods – 1315 N. Main Street  
   Tonkawa Street Department – 207 S. 7th Street 
    Tonkawa Fire Department - Fire Station #2 – 201 S. Main Street 

+  Non-Potable Water Station at Tonkawa Shipping Co-Op 

+  Bottled Water Home Delivery for those unable to reach distribution sites.  Please call the Tonkawa City Offices at (580) 628-2508 or the Tonkawa Police Department at (580) 628-2516.  Please listen to the automated prompts to leave you name, contact phone number, and address where the bottled water will be delivered.   

STAY UPDATED 

We will continue providing frequent updates as we progress toward full restoration. 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) 

LOOKING AHEAD 

We are still on track to meet our Saturday restoration goal. Your continued patience, cooperation, and adherence to our guidelines are essential in making this happen. 

Thank you for your support, resilience, and commitment to helping our community recover. We will provide another update later today. 

#TonkawaTogether #WaterEmergency #CommunityStrong 

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WATER EMERGENCY – UPDATE FROM MORNING BRIEFING (02/27/2025).