Billions of gallons of water needed to refill Cheney Lake, says
Oct 16, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As the ongoing drought persists, the situation at Cheney Lake continues to decline. The reservoir is now 8.49 feet below normal and almost down to 55% full. The city said it...
Cheney Lake sees increase in water level thanks to recent rain
Published: Nov. 3, 2024 at 2:37 PM PST. CHENEY, Kan. (KWCH) - Many Wichitans are wondering if Cheney Lake, currently struggling with water levels more than eight feet below normal, is seeing any ...
Cheney Lake is drying up. Wichita says the drought plan is working
Sep 30, 2024 · For much of the last year, Cheney Lake, Wichita’s primary water source, has drained away under hotter and drier-than-average conditions. The most recent federal drought map casts Cheney Lake under a deep brown blob that …
Wichita: It would take nearly 26 billion gallons of water to refill ...
Oct 16, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The water level at Cheney Lake has dropped another six inches in the last month, and the City of Wichita says it would take nearly 26 billion gallons to refill it. The...
Low water levels at Cheney Lake ideal for dam repair, says city
Oct 1, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita plans to take advantage of the low water levels at Cheney Reservoir to make some much-needed repairs. On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved...
Cheney Lake is drying up. Wichita says the drought plan is working
Sep 30, 2024 · The most recent federal drought map casts Cheney Lake under a deep brown blob that signals an ominous designation: Drought persists. Wichita leaders declared a drought in January 2023, kicking off the first stage of the city’s drought plan — voluntary water conservation.
Drought continues to impact Cheney Lake levels - KSN-TV
Sep 17, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The water levels at Cheney Lake continue to drop. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake is now 8 feet below normal. The conservation pool is 56.96% full.
Cheney Reservoir water at 10-year low amid Kansas drought | Wichita Eagle
Jul 11, 2024 · Cheney Reservoir, located about half an hour from Wichita, is experiencing near historic low water levels, Wichita’s National Weather Service shared on its social media.
Drought Update | Wichita, KS
Wichita gets its water from 2 sources: Cheney Reservoir which relies on rain runoff to fill; Equus Bed Aquifer where we store groundwater for future use; Drought Stages are determined by the average level of the Cheney Reservoir over a year-long period within the conservation pool. Learn more about drought stages.
Wichita approves $13.85M for Cheney Dam repairs amid drought | Wichita …
Oct 1, 2024 · The Wichita City Council on Tuesday approved a $13.85 million project to repair 1.5 miles of soil cement “armor” that protects Cheney Reservoir’s dam. The reservoir, about 30 miles northwest of...
- Some results have been removed