ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — Even though Thursday's rainfall brought some relief from the critical drought, Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone warned that the city isn't out of the woods just yet. DeSimone has repeatedly urged residents to conserve water over the past several weeks as the city suffers historically low reservoir levels due to a lack of seasonal rainfall, which is relied on for their water supply. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued a water supply emergency for the city as a result. SEE ALSO: Attleboro facing water supply emergency as drought drags on DeSimone said that, while the rainfall is more than welcome, it's not nearly enough to restore the city's reservoirs to the appropriate water levels. "It's a reprieve, but we have a long way to go," DeSimone explained. "We have to maintain use and at the same time try to start replenishing." DeSimone said residents should continue to conserve water as the city works to bolster the water supply. "Outdoor water restrictions will remain in place for the foreseeable future," DeSimone said. "We are still going to push hard for indoor water conservation by our residents and businesses." "If everybody just does a little, it adds up to a lot in a city of this size, so it's not over," she continued. DeSimone said the rainfall has certainly bought the city some time. She remains hopeful that it signals the beginning of the end of the drought. "It will help for a while," she said. "If it dries up again and we go another two months without rain ... we'll be back [to where we started]. But I'm hoping this is a turning point." MORE: Attleboro setting up emergency water line with Pawtucket to boost supply Attleboro is in the process of establishing an interconnection line with the nearby town of Mansfield, which is expected to supply the city with between 250 and 500 gallons of water per day. The city is also working to establish an interconnection over the state line with the city of Pawtucket. That interconnection is slated to provide the city with up to a million gallons of water per day for roughly $35,000 a week. The Mansfield interconnection should be operational sometime next week, while the Pawtucket line will be up and running by early December. More Information: Attleboro Water Restrictions Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Pinpoint Weather 12 Alerts SIGN UP NOW