The water emergency for the city of Caney has been lifted. Mayor Josh Elliott says there is enough water in the city's reservoir to remove the city from emergency status.

Elliott says the water issue in Caney is a problem that dates back at least sixty years.

Elliott asks residents to continue to watch their water usage, adding that if the situation continues as is, the emergency status shouldn't have to be reinstated.

City Administrator Kelley Zellner says several options are being discussed to help with the water situation, which includes adding the city of Copan as a secondary source for water. Timber Hill would then be used as a third option for water.