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CORPUS CHRISTI – The combined capacity at Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir has fallen below 40%. In accordance with the City’s 2018 Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), the following Stage 1 – Mild Water Shortage Watch conservation actions are effective immediately:

  • Residents can use their irrigation system once a week, on resident’s trash collection day, before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

  • Hand watering is allowed on any day using a shut off nozzle.

  • Foundations can be watered once a week with a hose or drip irrigation.

  • During Stage 1, commercial car washes and landscape nurseries are not impacted.

The City encourages residents to follow these water-wise conservation measures:

  • Avoid water run-off on streets and sidewalks

  • Check for water leaks around your home

  • Wash full loads in your laundry and dishwasher

A little bit goes a long way. To learn more about water conservation and find other helpful resources, visit cctexas.com/conserve.  

To report water violations, visit the City’s website at www.cctexas.com and click on the “report” tab or contact the Water Hotline at (361) 826-1600.

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