Get ready for some serious water restrictions in Corpus Christi! City leaders are looking at cutting back on water use, and that could even mean car washes might have to shut down. It's all part of the plan to deal with the ongoing drought.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 7 the 60 before.
Businesses like car washes could lose money if they're forced to close or limit operations.
Everyone who wants to make sure there's enough water for essential needs like drinking and sanitation will benefit.
Car washes and other non-essential water users could be negatively impacted.
Choke Canyon reaches highest water levels in over a year, but Corpus Christi remains in Stage 3 restrictions KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi drought restrictions may change after Texas floods Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Council members discuss water rates, lake levels and possible lifting of Stage 3 water restrictions KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
E&E News: Corpus Christi approves water limits, delays desalination vote POLITICO Pro
Corpus Christi approves water limits, delays desalination vote E&E News by POLITICO
America's largest oil export hub is so starved of water that it's been illegal to have a green lawn for 2 years Fortune
Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared The Texas Tribune
Emergency? What emergency? Coastal Texas city eases water restrictions Chron
Decisions on water use cuts delayed by Corpus Christi City Council Corpus Christi Caller-Times
‘Do we flush?’ Texas city balks at 25% water cuts. E&E News by POLITICO
Corpus Christi likely to face emergency water restrictions this fall, staff says Houston Chronicle
Corpus Christi leaders weigh how much to reduce customers’ water use amid growing crisis The Texas Tribune
Corpus Christi city leaders prepare for a Level One water emergency and household usage restrictions KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi considers a new Level One water emergency draft with fines up to $500 for daily violations KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Projects Emergency Water Restrictions in September for Large Industrial Users and 500,000 Customers Inside Climate News
No water for car washes? City leaders weigh tough cuts kiiitv.com
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