Full Notification

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – AFTERNOON BRIEFING  
NORMAL USE PERMITTED - BOIL ORDER LIFTED - 
STATE OF EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT

(03/01/2025) 

Good afternoon, Tonkawa.  We are pleased to report that our water system held nominal levels overnight and throughout this morning. Water officials continue to monitor the system, and we are seeing stable usage and demand levels. Even with this morning’s moderate usage, there has been no negative impact on our system’s ability to maintain water levels and pressure. 

NORMAL WATER USE IS NOW PERMITTED 

With these stable conditions, the community may return to normal water use. There are no restrictions in place at this time. However, as a precaution, we ask that you use the water responsibly and take into consideration the crisis we just went through.  The City will continue monitoring levels while the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains active. If necessary, conservation orders may be issued, but for now, you may use your water as normal. 

Additionally, City of Tonkawa Bulk Water Sales have been suspended until Monday, March 3, 2025 (at the earliest). 

BOIL ORDER LIFTED – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 

We have more great news! The water system samples tested negative for bacteria. As a result, the Boil Order has been officially lifted, and tap water is now safe for drinking, cooking, and all other uses. 

ONGOING REPAIRS & REMAINING SERVICE DISRUPTIONS 

While most of the system has been restored, some customers may still experience service disruptions due to: 

+   Issues with their private water lines and service. 
+   Problems at the meter. 
+   Repairs are still being made to the city’s water system. 

Water crews are actively working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. They are responding to multiple leaks throughout the city and making repairs efficiently. 

CONTINUED COMMUNITY RESOURCES 

Since some customers are still without water, we will continue to offer emergency water distribution and bathroom resources: 

= Bottled Water Distribution = 
      ONLY ONE LOCATION

+  Tonkawa Street Department – 207 S. 7th Street 
    (While supplies last) (please only use if you are without water) 

= Potable (Drinkable) Water Buffalo Fill Stations = 

+  Blinn Park – 700 Block of N. Main Street
+  Train Depot – 300 Block of E. Grand Ave. 
+  Across from City Offices – 100 Block of S. 7th Street 

= Portable Toilet Locations = 

+  Blinn Park – 700 Block of N. Main Street 
+  Ray See Park – 500 Block of N. Main Street 

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) and
HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE 

If you need information regarding: 

+  Bottled Water Distribution Sites 
+  Potable (drinkable) Water Fill Stations 
+  Portable Toilet Locations 
+  Community Outreach and Donations and How You Can Help 
+  Reporting a Leak – VERY IMPORTANT!  

Please contact the Tonkawa Emergency Management Hotline: 
 (580) 628-7011. 

IF THERE IS NO ANSWER OR THE LINE IS BUSY, AT THE EOC HOTLINE, PLEASE CONTACT THE TONKAWA POLICE:
(580) 628-2516.  

STATE OF EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT 

Although normal water use is now allowed and the Boil Order has been lifted, the City of Tonkawa remains in a State of Emergency. We will advise the public once the State of Emergency has been lifted and when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is officially demobilized. 

EOC Active Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM 

STAY UPDATED & CONTINUE USING AVAILABLE RESOURCES 

For continued updates, follow the official sources: 

+   City of Tonkawa Facebook Page 
+   Tonkawa Emergency Management Facebook Page
+   Tonkawa Nixle Alerts – Text TONKAWA to 888777 
+   City of Tonkawa Website – tonkawaok.gov 

A SINCERE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY  

The City of Tonkawa appreciates your patience, support, and grace throughout this ordeal. The donations, food, and care that have been given to our workers during this crisis mean more than you will ever know. Your generosity and resilience have been the embodiment of what Tonkawa is all about .... "We all stay together."   

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. 

#TonkawaTogether  #WaterEmergency  #TonkawaStrong #WatersBack 

Instructions:

Normal Water Use Permitted - Boil Order Lifted. State of Emergency still in effect. Please use water responsibly.