Today, Wednesday, 02/11/2026, the City of Lakin Water Plant will be temporarily shut down due to necessary pipe repairs.
🔧 Repairs are taking place today, now that all required parts have arrived.
While repairs are underway, we ask all residents to please conserve water usage to help maintain system stability and ensure adequate supply for essential needs.
🚫 Please avoid the following until further notice:
• Watering lawns or landscaping
• Washing vehicles
• Running sprinklers
• Filling pools or hot tubs
• Using pressure washers
• Any non-essential water use
💧 Essential uses only (drinking, cooking, basic hygiene) during this time are greatly appreciated.
Our crews are working diligently to complete repairs as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore normal operations.
Updates will be shared as they become available.
Thank you for helping us take care of our community. 💙
🚧 Aviso de Conservación de Agua – Hoy 🚧
Hoy, miércoles 11/02/2026, la Planta de Agua de la Ciudad de Lakin estará temporalmente fuera de servicio debido a reparaciones necesarias en las tuberías.
🔧 Las reparaciones se están realizando hoy, ahora que han llegado todas las piezas necesarias.
Mientras se llevan a cabo las reparaciones, pedimos a todos los residentes que conserven el uso del agua para ayudar a mantener la estabilidad del sistema y garantizar un suministro adecuado para las necesidades esenciales.
🚫 Por favor evite lo siguiente hasta nuevo aviso:
• Regar el césped o áreas verdes
• Lavar vehículos
• Usar aspersores
• Llenar piscinas o jacuzzis
• Usar lavadoras a presión
• Cualquier uso de agua no esencial
💧 Solo usos esenciales (beber, cocinar, higiene básica) durante este tiempo son muy apreciados.
Nuestros equipos están trabajando diligentemente para completar las reparaciones de la manera más rápida y segura posible. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos para restablecer las operaciones normales.
Se compartirán actualizaciones conforme estén disponibles.
Gracias por ayudarnos a cuidar de nuestra comunidad. 💙
🚧 Water Conservation Notice 🚧
Due to necessary pipe repairs, the City of Lakin Water Plant will be temporarily shut down.
🔧 Repairs are scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 02/11/2026, now that all required parts have arrived.
While repairs are being completed, we ask all residents to please conserve water usage to help maintain system stability and ensure adequate supply for essential needs.
🚫 Please avoid the following until further notice:
• Watering lawns or landscaping
• Washing vehicles
• Running sprinklers
• Filling pools or hot tubs
• Using pressure washers
• Any non-essential water use
💧 Essential uses only (drinking, cooking, basic hygiene) during this time are greatly appreciated.
Our crews will be working diligently to complete repairs as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore normal operations.
Updates will be shared as they become available.
Thank you for helping us take care of our community. 💙
🚧 Aviso de Conservación de Agua 🚧
Debido a reparaciones necesarias en las tuberías, la Planta de Agua de la Ciudad de Lakin estará temporalmente fuera de servicio.
🔧 Las reparaciones están programadas para mañana, miércoles 11/02/2026, ahora que han llegado todas las piezas necesarias.
Mientras se realizan las reparaciones, pedimos a todos los residentes que conserven el uso del agua para ayudar a mantener la estabilidad del sistema y garantizar un suministro adecuado para las necesidades esenciales.
🚫 Por favor evite lo siguiente hasta nuevo aviso:
• Regar el césped o áreas verdes
• Lavar vehículos
• Usar aspersores
• Llenar piscinas o jacuzzis
• Usar lavadoras a presión
• Cualquier uso de agua no esencial
💧 Solo usos esenciales (beber, cocinar, higiene básica) durante este tiempo son muy apreciados.
Nuestros equipos estarán trabajando diligentemente para completar las reparaciones de la manera más rápida y segura posible. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos para restablecer las operaciones normales.
Se compartirán actualizaciones conforme estén disponibles.
Gracias por ayudarnos a cuidar de nuestra comunidad. 💙
In observance of Presidents’ Day, City of Lakin offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday. Thank you!
— City of Lakin
Community Open House Scheduled for February 5
The City of Lakin invites the public to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
The open house will focus on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term growth and development. The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation outlining what a comprehensive plan includes, the topics covered, and key takeaways from the existing conditions analysis. Attendees will also be introduced to proposed future alternatives related to land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.
Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The remainder of the event will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, ask questions, and provide input at their own pace.
The event is scheduled for approximately two hours and is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of Lakin.
Community Open House Scheduled for February 5
The City of Lakin invites the public to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
The open house will focus on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term growth and development. The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation outlining what a comprehensive plan includes, the topics covered, and key takeaways from the existing conditions analysis. Attendees will also be introduced to proposed future alternatives related to land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.
Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The remainder of the event will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, ask questions, and provide input at their own pace.
The event is scheduled for approximately two hours and is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of Lakin.
Community Open House Scheduled for February 5
The City of Lakin invites the public to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
The open house will focus on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term growth and development. The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation outlining what a comprehensive plan includes, the topics covered, and key takeaways from the existing conditions analysis. Attendees will also be introduced to proposed future alternatives related to land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.
Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The remainder of the event will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, ask questions, and provide input at their own pace.
The event is scheduled for approximately two hours and is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of Lakin.
If you experience any outages or notice an issue, please use the “Report A Concern” option under the “I Want To” tab on our website.
This feature sends your information straight to us, allowing our crew to respond quickly and efficiently.
You may also contact the Sheriff’s Office if needed.
👉 https://www.lakinkansas.org/page/report-a-concern
Thanks for helping us help you—wind and all! 💨⚡
Once trucks reach capacity, pickup will pause and resume as normal when the dump reopens on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Community Open House Scheduled for February 5
The City of Lakin invites the public to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
The open house will focus on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term growth and development. The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation outlining what a comprehensive plan includes, the topics covered, and key takeaways from the existing conditions analysis. Attendees will also be introduced to proposed future alternatives related to land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.
Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The remainder of the event will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, ask questions, and provide input at their own pace.
The event is scheduled for approximately two hours and is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of Lakin.
