Recent rains have helped a little but not enough to pull the region from drought conditions plaguing the area in recent months. Water conservation is still needed and will remain a priority until rain in the Hulah Lake watershed, located in southeast Kansas, restores water levels at the City’s primary water supply source.
Check out the stats below, and please do your part to conserve!
The latest
Where we started: 71 percent
Where we are: 65.8 percent
Usage
Last week: 4.17 million gallons per day
Average winter use: 3-4 mgd
The problem
Regional drought conditions and supply chain issues delaying the renovation of the Caney River Pump Station
Easiest ways to make a difference
Don’t use the toilet for anything other than human waste and toilet paper! And a running toilet can use as much as 200 gallons of water per hour, running your bill UP and the overall water supply DOWN. Replace any defective parts.
Shortening your shower by just a couple of minutes can save more water than you think.
Turn off the water while brushing or anytime you’re not using it!
For more information, see Water Conservation: It matters