As of May, City of Wichita has issued nearly 2 dozen water restriction citation letters this year

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — With spring arriving and summer approaching, water usage is on the rise, and lawns require more moisture. The city of Wichita is currently in Stage 2 of its drought response plan, which means residents are allowed to water their yards on designated days, unless they are using well water.

Since the beginning of the year, the city has issued 19 warning letters, and two households have faced penalties for not complying with the water restrictions after receiving warnings.

The city has received a total of 25 reports of water violations since the start of the year. However, three of these reports were duplicates. Two properties were found to have no violations, and one case is currently under investigation.

After an initial significant decline in water usage following the implementation of drought restrictions in early 2024, the city has observed a gradual increase in community water use. Since moving to Stage 2 of the plan, Wichita has continued to see declining levels at Cheney Reservoir.

All water customers are encouraged to find ways to reduce their water usage. More tips and information on Wichita’s drought response can be found here.

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