OKC Draws Water from Canton Lake | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma City is pulling 16,000 acre-feet of water from Canton Lake to replenish Lake Hefner—its main water source—on September 17th, as the city battles a brutal drought fueled by record heat. The move will lower Canton Lake by 3.5 feet but raise Lake Hefner by over four, ensuring critical water supply for residents. Managed by the OKC Water Utilities Trust in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the operation balances urban needs with environmental concerns, including recreation and wildlife. Backed by a multi-agency committee, this carefully coordinated effort underscores just how vital—and fragile—our water resources have become in extreme weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a759f6f863f6b07