City Reminds Water Customers to Stop Dripping Faucets and Check for Leaking Pipes

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the freeze warning issued for our area has been lifted.

The City asks all water customers do the following steps.

• Turn off all faucets that were set to drip.  Faucets no longer need to drip to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures are above freezing.

Investigate appliances and fixtures.

• Check the cabinets under the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks to make sure they are dry.

Check for broken or leaking pipes.

• Check all faucets to verify water flow. No or low flow may be the result of a broken or leaking pipe.
• If some are producing water and others are not, this is most likely due to a leaking pipe.
• Verify with your neighbors to see if they have water.  If you do not have water but they do, it is most likely a leaking pipe in your home.

Watch your water meter.

• If you suspect a leak, monitoring your home’s water meter will give you a definitive answer. The meter is often located beneath a manhole-type cover near the street or on the side or back of the house, near to where the water supply line enters the house.

Stay alert to leaking clues.

• Water may be trickling slowly from pipe fittings within a wall. Stay alert in your home for the following clues to a leaking pipe.
• Wall discoloration
• Bubbling paint or bulging wallpaper
• A dripping sound
• A musty smell

If you are experiencing broken or leaking pipes, the City has provided the following video that shows how to shut your water off at the meter.   https://youtu.be/u6LsqvYpquo

Field technicians can also be scheduled to turn off the water for you. To schedule water meter turn offs only, you can email your request to waterquality@cctexas.com or call our 24-hour Customer Service Call Center at 361-826-CITY (2489).

Media Representative can contact Strategic Communications Manager Amber Oetting at 361-826-1844.

For more information visit www.cctexas.com/waterboil. Stay connected with our city social media channels Facebook @citygov and Twitter @cityofcc.