The City of Great Bend is implementing temporary water conservation measures at the Great Bend Airport Industrial Complex due to a pump failure in the system that serves the Industrial Area. City crews are working diligently to repair the equipment and restore full operating capacity as quickly as possible, it was announced Wednesday evening.

This issue is isolated to the Airport Industrial Complex and does not affect the City of Great Bend’s municipal water supply, public safety, residential service or community water usage. The pump failure occurred on a dedicated system that serves only the Industrial Complex, and all other City water systems are operating normally with no shortages or restrictions.

“We want to reassure residents that the City’s water supply remains strong and fully operational,” said Director of Public Utilities Darren Doonan. “The conservation measures are limited to the Airport Industrial Complex while repairs are underway. There is no impact to drinking water production, distribution or availability within the City of Great Bend.”

Businesses within the Industrial Complex may experience temporary limitations and will require reduced usage until the repairs are completed. Crews are prioritizing the repair to minimize disruption and restore full service promptly. The City of Great Bend will continue to update affected users as progress is made.

Industrial users can support conservation efforts by limiting non-essential water activities, repairing leaks or equipment issues promptly, reducing wash-down and cooling water where possible and reusing process water when feasible. Adjusting operations to minimize peak demand and ensuring employees follow efficient water-use practices will help maintain reliable service until full pumping capacity is restored. These temporary steps allow the Industrial Complex to continue essential operations while repairs are completed.

For additional information, contact the Public Utilities Department at 620-793-4170.