El Reno Schools to Remain Closed Thursday as Crews Continue to Find Water Leak

Water main break forces cutoffs

Water main break forces cutoffs News Staff Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:56 X Water service to businesses and residents south of Interstate 40 and west of U.S. 81 has been turned off as workers for the City of El Reno and volunteers search for a leak in a water mainline affecting a large portion of the town.Interim City Manager Ken Brown held a press conference Wednesday in which details of the water issues were released.“We were notified about 1 o’cloc…

El Reno schools closed Wednesday as city hunts for water leak

El Reno Public Schools closed Wednesday after a major water line break caused low pressure in the city.

El Reno officials searching for water leak; school canceled

Crews searching for source of large water leak in El Reno

City of El Reno searching for major water line break

UPDATEEl Reno Police said they are searching for the source of the break but hasen't been located yet. Anyone who does find the source is asked to calORIGINALEl

El Reno schools to remain closed Thursday as crews continue to find water leak

El Reno schools to remain closed Thursday as crews continue to find water leak

El Reno Water Main Break Shuts Down Schools for Nearly 2,900 Students

A major water-line break in El Reno, Oklahoma forced districtwide school closures and a citywide plea to stop outdoor water use.