CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 If Corpus Christi enters a Level 1 water emergency, city water customers would face significant curtailment measures that would drastically reduce water availability.<\/p>\n
According to the city’s drought contingency plan, a Level 1 water emergency can be declared by the city manager or a designee if it’s determined that the city is within 180 days of not being able to meet its water demands.<\/p>\n
Under curtailment, water use would be reduced by 25%. Residential water customers would face a monthly charge of $4 for every 1,000 gallons above 7,000 gallons. The city would also contact wholesale and large volume water users about mandatory measures to reduce their water consumption.<\/p>\n
Under Level 1 water emergency curtailment measures, watering of all landscaped areas would be prohibited. Use of water to wash vehicles, motorcycles, boats, trailers or other vehicles would be banned.<\/p>\n
For businesses, use of water for things not related to their business process would be prohibited. For example, equipment washing would not be allowed.<\/p>\n
For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App. <\/a><\/p>\n