Wichita officials say recent rainfall has helped with the ongoing drought situation, but the drought continues and Cheney Reservoir still needs more water.

While the city has received above average rainfall for November, the reservoir is still almost 8 feet below the needed level.   About 26 billion gallons of water will be needed in the reservoir to get out of the drought.    The current level is 56.24 percent full, and the 12-month average of the conservation pool was at 65.1 percent.

The city remains at Stage Two of its drought response plan, which has placed a restriction of one day a week for residents and businesses to water their lawns.   The city is still encouraging residents to take steps to reduce their water usage.

More information is available through the city’s web page at https://www.wichita.gov/499/Save-Wichita-Water.