Corpus Christi Sun

All Water Customers Urged to Conserve Water

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX –The City of Corpus Christi's combined reservoir storage levels have dropped below 30%, triggering Stage 2 Water Shortage Conditions. As of March 12, City Manager Peter Zanoni has implemented Stage 2 Watering Restrictions consistent with City Council approved policy in the Drought Contingency Plan. Corpus Christi Water customers have been in Stage 1 Water Restrictions since June 14, 2022 (636 days).

The water restrictions apply to all CCW customers in Corpus Christi, including residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial.

The following Stage 2 Water Restrictions are now in effect:

• Outdoor watering with irrigation or sprinklers is permitted once every other week on residential trash pickup day before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
• Outdoor watering in the Calallen area will be based on the last digit of the customer's address.
• City crews will continue to prioritize responding to water system repairs and leaks.
• The City will continue ongoing educational outreach on restriction requirements and water level awareness.
• Citations will be issued for failure to follow Stage 2 water restrictions after warnings have been given. The citation could result in fines of up to $500 per violation per day. Enforcement includes nights and weekends.

Irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted on any day if done by a hand-held hose (with a positive shut-off valve), a faucet filled bucket of 5 gallons or by a drip irrigation system (with a positive shut-off device).

Customers can reference their specific area's watering map and schedule by visiting www.cctexas.com . 

For updates, follow Corpus Christi Water on social media channels on Facebook @CCTXWater and X @CCTXWater.

For more information, media representatives can contact Adrianna Escamilla, Corpus Christi Water Strategic Business Manager, at 361-826-1682 or AdriannaE@cctexas.com .  

About Corpus Christi Water

For 130 years, the City of Corpus Christi has been vital as the water supplier for the region. Our commitment to 500,000 residents across the Coastal Bend is to plan, produce and deliver water that is affordable, drought-proof, sustainable, and reliable.

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