City of Sullivan remains under water shortage

SULLIVAN, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Sullivan is under a water shortage.

Recent rainfall helped, but was not enough to resolve ongoing concerns over the community's water supply, the city said.

"Local aquifers recharge very slowly, and although conditions may appear improved on the surface, groundwater levels take much longer to recover. Continued conservation efforts are still necessary to help protect the long-term stability of our water resources," city officials said in a statement posted to Facebook.

Residents are asked to continue following City ordinances regarding non-essential water use, limiting unnecessary outdoor watering and other non-essential usage to help ensure adequate water availability for essential residential, commercial, and emergency needs.

Residents are also encouraged to consider collecting rainwater for gardening and landscaping whenever possible.

"The City of Sullivan continues working toward long-term solutions to address the current water shortage and sincerely appreciates the cooperation, patience, and understanding of our residents during this time," officials said.