Corpus Christi residents are buying rain barrels at a rapidly increasing rate, recently selling out the city’s supply.
During a morning workshop, Councilwoman Sylvia Campos asked when the city will restock its supply. Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Nick Winkleman said 500 new rain barrels are expected to arrive by Friday or Monday.
The city sold 456 barrels in March alone. From March 2 through March 6, neighbors bought 55 barrels. The following week, March 9 through March 13, that number jumped to 125 purchases.
City sold out of rain barrels
The trend has been building throughout the year, with 40 barrels sold in January, 96 in February, and 1,196 barrels sold last year overall…