As drought conditions threaten water supplies in Corpus Christi, residents and local industries, including the nation’s largest petrochemical corridor, may soon face a 25% reduction in water usage. On May 9, the City Council approved a curtailment plan, set for a final vote on May 19, in response to predictions that the city will reach a Level 1 water emergency by September. This plan decreases residential water limits from 8,000 to 6,000 gallons per month and imposes similar cuts on industrial users. While washing vehicles at home is permitted under specific conditions, excessive use could incur fees. The city’s reservoirs are alarmingly low at just 8.5% capacity, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Source and details of the news