Residents served by Creek County Rural Water District 7 were told Tuesday to start rationing water after both of the system’s pumps went offline, leaving the utility unable to produce water until repairs are finished. Officials urged customers to cut out outdoor uses such as filling pools and watering gardens so the limited supply can be preserved for essential needs.
The district posted an alert saying operators had “informed us that both pumps are down” and that “no water can be produced until repairs are completed,” asking customers to conserve while crews work. That notice appears on the utility’s alerts page, according to Mounds Creek County Rural Water District #7.
What Residents Should Do
Officials told customers not to fill pools, water plants, or water gardens, and to limit household use to essential needs only. That guidance was reported by KTUL.
How Many Customers May Be Affected
The Creek County system serves roughly 2,100 people, so a few thousand residents could feel the impact if repairs take time. That customer estimate comes from the Environmental Working Group’s tap water database, according to Environmental Working Group.
Local Context
Small rural systems typically have limited storage and can be more vulnerable to simultaneous equipment failures during hot, high-demand periods. State monitoring shows pockets of below-average precipitation this month that can squeeze local supplies, according to the Oklahoma Water Resources Bulletin.
How to Get Updates
The district says it will issue another alert when repairs are complete. Customers can sign up for text-message alerts on the utility’s website or call the office at 918-827-6575, or the after-hours emergency line at 918-892-4576, for questions. The latest information is available on the district’s alerts page, according to Mounds Creek County Rural Water District #7.
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