I have about a 4 acre pond that is normally 12-15 feet deep just outside of Wichita KS. With last years drought and the lack of rain this year, I am down to about 4-5 feet of water on 50% of my pond with the other half being less. I have a feeder on it twice a day and there is very little structure since I didn't place anything that low during construction. I am running my well 12 hours a day (6 hr on 6 off 6 on 6 off) and it seems like it is maintaining the level.

I have not ran my aerator this year since the levels are so low. Should I be? We've only had 3-4 days of 95+ degree heat, but summer is getting ready to fire up. Do I need to be running it at night? 24/7? I had two aerators in the pond, but one of them is exposed, so it'll just be the one in the middle/deepest part.

I do plan on throwing some pallets out there to provide some shade, but it may be to late. Any advice would be appreciated!