STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS
The City of Corpus Christi initiated Stage 2 Drought Contingency on March 12, 2024. With that announcement and as a contractual partner of the City of Corpus Christi, San Patricio Municipal Water District likewise will initiate Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan. The current storage in the Nueces Basin is 29.6% and according to the Plan we will not exit Stage 2 until water levels reach above 40%.
Effective immediately the City of Odem will follow suit, implementing Stage 2 level water restrictions. Customers shall adhere to the following:
Mandatory lawn watering schedule will be instated as follows:
In the event the premises have no number, application shall be made to the city for the assignment of a number to such premises.
Watering shall only occur between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Irrigation of landscaped areas, at the minimum rate necessary, for the establishment and maintenance of flower gardens, vegetable gardens, fruit gardens, tree, and shrubs or plants in containers will be allowed on any day and applied using the following:
A handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.
A drip irrigation system equipped with an automatic shutoff device.
A soaker hose, which does not spray water into the air, equipped with an automatic shutoff device.
A handheld bucket or watering can of five gallons or less.
Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose end sprinklers or automatic irrigation system shall be limited to once per week.
Water used for the establishment of newly planted material may be applied as needed for up to 60 days at which time will become subject to the requirements outlined in item No. 3.
Customers using graywater, well water, or other water not obtained from the city may be used at any time as long as it is not mixed with the city’s water. Customers using well water must obtain a permit from the city and post a sign stating that the water used for irrigation is from a permitted private well.
Water used at any hour for short periods of time for testing related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems may be allowed.
Water may be used for the irrigation of vegetation on a large parcel of land or unique botanical institutions, in conformance with a special water plan, specifically approved for the parcel by the city council. The city council approving any special watering plan shall ensure that the plan achieves similar water conservation goals to the mandatory conservation measures applicable to other customers under this section.
The use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat trailer, or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated water days. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a handheld bucket or a handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations upon review by the city council if the health, safety, and welfare of the public are contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.
Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated water days.
Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life.
Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction proposes may be allowed under special permit from the city.
The use of water to maintain integrity of building foundations is limited to designated watering days and is only permitted by the use of hand-held hose or drip irrigation.
Water for public use shall be limited to essential practices to protect the health or safety of the community.
The following uses of water are defined as non-essential and are prohibited:
Wash-down of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
Use of water to wash down building or structures for purposed other than immediate fire protection without permit granted by the city.
Use of water for dust control without permit granted by the city.
