CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The City of Corpus Christi will implement Stage 2 Water Restrictions on Tuesday, March 12.
City Manager Peter Zanoni made the announcement during a news conference that was held at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant at 13101 Leopard Street.
According to a press release, the City of Corpus Christi, the city's combined western reservoir storage levels have dropped below 30 percent, triggering Stage 2 Water Shortage conditions.
Under Stage 2, residents will only be allowed to water their lawns once every other week instead of one week. The city will also monitor use. People who use too much water could face a fine.
The city has been under Stage 1 water restrictions since June 14, 2022.
The water restrictions apply to all CCW customers in Corpus Christi, including residential, multi-family, commercial, and industrial, city officials say.
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).
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.
