NORMAN- The City of Guymon was recognized with the Water 2060 Excellence Award for their efforts on the Mesa Water Project at the Governor’s Water Conference and Research Symposium on December 4 in Norman, OK.

The award was given by the Oklahoma Water Resource Board to recognize exceptional efforts made by individuals/communities to promote and implement water use efficiency and conservations of Oklahoma’s freshwater resources. To be eligible for the award, the recipients must be categorized as Public Water Supply, Energy/Industry, or Crop Irrigation/Agriculture Production, contribute to minimizing or eliminating the need for new freshwater supplies, benefit local or state economy, and be implemented by the nomination deadline.

The Mesa Water Project is a multi-phase project that aims to ensure long-term water security and economic viability. The project includes the development of a deep-water well field, test well program, installation of collector pipelines, constructions of a 17-mile transmission line, and integration with existing infrastructure. Most importantly, the Mesa Water Project’s main goal is to ensure long-term drought resilience and to prepare for the future water needs of the City of Guymon.

This project came to fruition through the efforts of a large team. The City recognizes all its departments that came together to either gather water updates from the Public Works Department or the Code Enforcement Department enforcing water restrictions to ensure that the community preserved water while the project progressed.

City Manager Mike Shannon shared, “This award belongs to the people who never stopped pushing—our city staff, our engineers, our partners, and the community that supported us every step of the way. The Water for 2060 Excellence Award affirms that Guymon is leading the way in proactive, sustainable water management. I’m grateful for the team that made this achievement possible.”

The Mesa Water Project is set to be completed by 2026 and ensures the City of Guymon’s residents an additional five million gallons of water a day.