City of Duncan Reaches Milestone in Water Systems Improvement Project
Workers Raise Bowl on new El Rancho Water Tower
(Duncan, Okla.) – Completing the eye-catching step of raising the bowl on the new El Rancho Water Tower is a significant milestone in City of Duncan’s continuing efforts to update city water infrastructure. Workers hoisted the bowl more than 80 feet and affixed it to the tower, a process that took several hours on Monday, June 2, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. The new El Rancho Water Tower, located on the city’s north end, holds 1 million gallons of water and replaces an aging water tower that is adjacent to the site. The elevated water tower is expected to be fully functional later this year and will serve almost 30,0000 residents across approximately 40 square miles with improved water supply, quality, and pressure. City Manager Chris Deal states, “It is a proud day for Duncan and its citizens, as this is another piece of the overall efforts by Mayor Armstrong and Council to provide the best quality water for our community.” Based upon City of Duncan’s strong financial background and up to date yearly audits, the new El Rancho Water Tower is supported with a loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board Financial Assistance Program. Construction began in summer 2024 with construction of the foundation and tower pedestal. The full tower stands almost 100 feet tall, and the bowl is 40 feet tall and about 70 feet in diameter.