WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Water restrictions may come as soon as mid to late summer if we don't get rain soon.

The city of Wichita says if Cheney Lake levels don't get higher, you might not be able to water your lawn as often. Right now, the lake is 3% points away from the city having to go to a stage-two drought based on a 12-month average.

“I've been out there. It's, it's a little jarring to see it so low, and to know that that's where the city water comes from., and to see it dwindling in that way,” said Homeowner Jonathan Peters.

The city of Wichita says to combat the drought we need consistent rainfall. Currently, Cheney Lake sits at 72% conservation pool level. It went down 0.9% in March. If it gets down to 69% we will be in a stage-two drought.

“If we moved to stage two, some of those mandatory restrictions could be limiting the days that you're allowed to water your lawn, and this is for those on city water,” said Wichita Communications Manager Megan Lovely.

Lovely says if you're on city water and we do go to a stage-two drought, you could get in trouble if you don't restrict your water use.

“If you're using too much water, you could get a little notice you might get a little bit of a bill,” said Lovely.

Lovely adds because the lake is so low, it doesn't look good for this upcoming summer.

“With Kansas weather, we never know what's going to happen but we are anticipating going to stage two, it is very unlikely that we will not,” said Lovely.

People like John Gensheer are willing to do their part if limitations come into play.

"Rivers are down and ponds are down. Lawns are gonna die. Trees are gonna die. Everything's gonna die. We're not gonna have water and we need, we need a lot of rain,” said Gensheer.

“Everybody's got to do their part. You know, I never see anybody making water. You know,” Gensheer added.

To prevent having to go to a stage-two drought, the city says think about drought-resistant planting when it comes to gardens or lawn maintenance this summer.