Beeville WAT3R Initiative

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The City of Beeville is experiencing an extended regional drought that continues to impact our community’s water supply. Local rainfall has been below average, and levels at Lake Corpus Christi remain low. Below, you'll find the most up-to-date information on water restrictions, the current water supply status, conservation guidance, and steps the City is taking to safeguard our water.

Conservation is vital in protecting our community’s water security. To encourage all residents and businesses to reduce water use whenever possible, the City is launching Beeville Wat3R to inspire community-wide action in:

• Raising Awareness – Increase public understanding of the challenges facing our local water supply and infrastructure.
• Reducing Demand – Promote sustained reductions in individual, household, and business water use through voluntary and required measures.
• Rethinking Water – Encourage long-term behavioral and planning changes in how our community values, sources, and uses water.

The City of Beeville is currently in Stage 4 Emergency Water Shortage restrictions. For commonly asked questions and exceptions, visit the Water Conservation FAQ.
Key restrictions under Stage 4 include:
Restricted activities:
• Watering building foundations.
• Washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, or other mobile equipment.
• Washing building exteriors or interiors, trailers, or railroad cars with potable water.
• Using potable water to irrigate golf courses.

Prohibited activities:
• Using potable water in ornamental fountains or artificial waterfalls.
• Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, or other hard surfaces.
• Using potable water for dust control or other non-essential purposes.
• Approving or installing new, expanded, or additional water service connections, meters, service lines, or mains until the emergency is lifted.

Understanding Our Water System

The City of Beeville’s primary source of water is drawn from Lake Corpus Christi. The water is then treated before being delivered to residents and businesses. The regional drought pattern means that Beeville, and other towns whose main water source is Lake Corpus Christi, are experiencing strain on their water supplies.

What We’re Doing

The City of Beeville is actively working to rethink our water sources and taking action to conserve and care for the city’s current water supply. These include:

• Short-term emergency pump station options
• Evaluation of new groundwater wells

Conservation Guidance

Residents are expected to follow practical conservation steps to protect Beeville’s water supply:

• Limit outdoor irrigation to designated days and times.
• Repair leaks inside and outside the home promptly.
• Use dishwashers and washing machines only when full.
• Shorten shower times and turn off taps when not in use.