Cities across the United States are grappling with water scarcity and the financial implications of new water regulations. In response to dropping combined reservoir storage levels, which have fallen below 30%, the City of Corpus Christi has enacted Stage 2 Water Shortage Conditions, mandating stricter water conservation measures. Similarly, the city has introduced requirements for new, large water-dependent businesses, necessitating the submission of a water conservation plan for projects using more than 250,000 gallons of water daily. Meanwhile, Texas regulators have approved water rights for a new 2,500-acre reservoir aimed at supporting the water needs of industries along the Gulf Coast. Amidst rising water rates, federal legislation is being proposed by entities including @gregspierce, @MPTeodoro, and @CWaterC to assist low-income families with their water bills and prevent service shutoffs. Additionally, the city of Brownsville is urging water conservation as its reservoirs remain critically low.
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Combined western reservoir storage levels in the city of Corpus Christi have dropped below 30%, causing the city to enter Stage 2 water restrictions. https://t.co/mYrz5bzY3O
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Corpus Christi Stage 2 water restrictions https://t.co/mYrz5bzY3O
Brownsville calls for water conservation as reservoirs remain critically low | #RGV https://t.co/sejmKEJVEK
The City of Corpus Christi's combined reservoir storage levels have dropped below 30%, triggering Stage 2 Water Shortage Conditions. https://t.co/PoI3skLYC7 https://t.co/L52ajDRNIx
As water rates rise, many people are struggling to pay. New federal legislation would establish a program to help low-income families with their bills and prevent shutoffs of water service. @gregspierce @MPTeodoro @CWaterC https://t.co/zkwGFgq0m7
Texas regulators last month approved water rights for a new, 2,500-acre reservoir to meet the growing needs of chemical plants, refineries and other industries on the Gulf Coast. https://t.co/ouzO5rW3Z4
The city now requires new, large water-dependent businesses to make more conservation efforts if they want to be in the city. Any projects using more than 250,000 gallons of water a day will have to submit a water conservation plan to the city. https://t.co/big9Sfnmn2