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Corpus Christi votes on 25% water cut plan

4/24/2026

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  • Corpus Christi City Council will vote next week on a draft water-emergency plan that could cut resident use by 25%.
  • Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoirs are at 8% capacity as the drought deepens.
  • Industrial facilities, using about 60% of water, can pay a 31-cent per-1,000-gallon fee to avoid surcharges.
  • Violating the 5,000-gallon limit would be a Class C misdemeanor with a $500 fine and possible shutoff.