Important Updates to Reclaimed Water Distribution Service

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Corpus Christi Water (CCW) is providing essential updates to its Reclaimed Water Distribution Service to streamline the process for residents and businesses. 

Permit Required Before Approval

To ensure efficient service and compliance with safety regulations, all customers must obtain a permit before visiting the facility. Additionally, the individual(s) named on the permit application must be present when picking up the reclaimed water. Identification may be required for verification purposes.

Proper Container Requirements

As per Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements, all containers used for collecting reclaimed water must be:

·         Leak-proof

·         Clearly marked as containing “NON-POTABLE WATER”

·         Appropriate for the intended use

Customers arriving with improper containers will be asked to return with appropriate containers to ensure safety and compliance with TCEQ regulations.

Type I Reclaimed Water (Residential)

Type I reclaimed water provides residential customers with an environmentally conscious and cost-effective solution for outdoor watering needs. This water cannot be used for drinking and food preparation.

Approved uses include:

·         Lawn and landscape irrigation

·         Garden watering

·         Athletic fields

·         Public parks

Type II Reclaimed Water (Commercial/Industrial)

Type II reclaimed water offers businesses a cost-effective and environmentally responsible water solution for specific watering needs. This water cannot be used for drinking, food preparation, direct human contact, or unrestricted irrigation.

Approved uses include:

·         Industrial cooling towers and systems

·         Manufacturing processes

·         Commercial irrigation (non-food crops)

·         Construction activities

·         Dust control operations

Step-by-Step Permitting Process

Approval for Type I and Type II reclaimed water use and permits are required for all customer types. Follow these steps to get started:

1.    Complete the City’s Reclaimed Water Distribution Application here

2.    Scan and email the permit application to cctxwater@cctexas.com

3.    Approved permits will be emailed back in five business days

4.    Once you receive your permit, go to the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant to pick up reclaimed water. Location details can be viewed here 

Important Notes

·         Customers must have their permit ready for verification upon arrival

·         Containers used for collection must be leak-proof and clearly identify the contents as non-potable

·         An attendant will be near the pumps to assist with the process. For safety reasons, attendants will not climb on top of trailers or vehicles to hook up equipment

·         A total of 20,000 gallons of reclaimed water is available per day on a first-come, first-served basis

·         Customers with the approved permit and required container may pull into the facility and call the number posted at the gate if no attendant is present

·         Filling stations will be clearly marked as Type I or Type II to assist customers in collecting the appropriate supply for their approved uses

·         Both filling stations will operate Monday through Friday,1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or as the daily supply lasts

For questions about the Reclaimed Water Distribution Service, please contact Ashley Marion, CCW Strategic Business Manager, at 361-825-3706 or visit https://bit.ly/3QwrXPG.