The city of Wichita has taken yet another step to ensure a dependable water supply.
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved a 2-year, $6 million project that will rehab some of the city's ground water wells.
Don Henry with the city's Public works department said the city has rehabilitated 46 wells since 2019.
Wichita receives around half of its water from 91 ground water wells, with the rest coming from Cheney Reservoir, to supply drinking water to the city and neighboring communities.
The council also approved $5.3 million in improvements at numerous city facilities this year.
The project includes replacement of security cameras at the Wichita Art Museum, and a roof replacement at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum.
Chris Sewell, the city's Facilities Division Manager, detailed some improvements coming to Cowtown as well, which will include work to the public restroom facilities.
The budget will also cover the replacement of overhead doors at multiple fire stations, along with the replacement of plumbing and interior refurbishment for Wichita Police’s fitness area located at City Hall.