NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 31, 2026Hillsborough
Corpus Christi eases water restrictions to Stage 1
Corpus Christi Water has transitioned from Stage 2 to Stage 1 water restrictions, allowing residents and businesses to water lawns once per week. The new rules mandate that automatic irrigation must occur before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on assigned days.
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Residents must adjust their irrigation schedules to comply with the new once-per-week limit to avoid potential penalties or water waste citations.
Key Facts
- The city has moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 water restrictions.
- Automatic irrigation or hose-connected sprinklers are limited to once per week.
- Automatic irrigation must occur before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
- Manual watering with a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, watering can, or bucket is permitted any day.
- Drip irrigation systems are permitted any day.
- Manual watering and drip irrigation must occur before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
- Residents can check their specific assigned watering day by entering their address on the city website.
- Commercial, industrial, and institutional customers must follow a specific monthly city calendar.
- Water runoff into streets, sewers, or drains is prohibited.