CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Michael Murphy announced that citations for violations of Phase 1 Water Restrictions begin on Monday, July 25th. The city of Corpus Christi has been under Stage 1 water restrictions since June 14.
During Phase 1 Water Restrictions, sprinkler or sprinkler irrigation is permitted once per week on resident trash day. On that day, no watering is allowed between 10:00 and 18:00
A citation will be issued if watering outside of designated days and hours. The citation is a Class C misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $500 per violation per day.
“The drought that has affected our region shows no signs of abating,” said City Manager Peter Zanoni. “This is a serious situation and we need everyone in the community to save water. The city will enforce watering rules during the week and on nights and weekends. To avoid a citation, only water on your garbage day.”
To report a water violation, call 311. For more information on Phase 1 Water Restrictions and ways to conserve water, visit www.cctexas.com/conserve.
Media representatives may contact Public Information Manager Robert Gonzales at 361-826-3233 or email [email protected] or Community Specialist Erin Hawkins at 361-826-1817 or [email protected]. You can also find updates from Corpus Christi Water on social media channels: Facebook @CCTXWater and Twitter @CCTXWater.
About Corpus Christi Water
For 130 years, the city of Corpus Christi has been a vital supplier of water to the region. Our commitment to 500,000 residents across the Coastal Coast is to plan, produce and deliver water that is affordable, drought-proof, sustainable and reliable.
