More Water Being Released From Canton Lake

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October 17, 2022

By News Director Jared Atha

Officials with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to draw water from Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma.

According to officials, the water is needed to help increase water levels at Lake Hefner, which serves as a primary water source for the City of Oklahoma City. All total, the Water Utilities Trust provides water to about 1.4 million residents in Central Oklahoma.

The Canton release was scheduled for Monday.

According to Trust engineers, the current drought has caused water levels at Lake Hefner to continue to drop. The 13,000-acre foot release from Canton is expected to lower Canton Lake about two feet and raise Hefner’s water level about 1.75 feet. The drop in lake level is not expected to affect Canton wildlife or recreational activities.

The water will travel down the North Canadian River to Lake Hefner. Local officials anticipate the water will begin arriving in Lake Hefner within about three to five days of its release.

This marks the second time this year the Water Utilities Trust has requested a water release from Canton.

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