Corpus Christi Officials Launch Short-Term Projects to Boost Water Supply

City leaders are implementing urgent projects to enhance Corpus Christi’s water supply amid declining reservoir levels

Corpus Christi Officials Launch Short-Term Projects to Boost Water Supply
Corpus Christi Officials Launch Short-Term Projects to Boost Water Supply

Corpus Christi: The city is facing a tough situation with its water supply. Reservoir levels are dropping, and officials are stepping up efforts to tackle this issue.

As of now, the combined levels of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir are just over 19%. That’s lower than when Stage 3 water restrictions were first put in place about a month ago.

While long-term solutions like a seawater desalination plant are in the works, city leaders are also focusing on short-term fixes. They’re looking at three new projects that could help boost the water supply quickly.

One option is to bring back some old wells on the Nueces River that used to provide groundwater. These wells could add around 15 million gallons of water per day if they’re in good shape.

Another idea is to expand the use of treated wastewater for non-drinking purposes. Right now, some commercial properties use this reclaimed water, but the city wants to make it available for residents too.

Lastly, there’s a partially built desalination plant that could produce about 9.4 million gallons of water daily. City officials are in talks with the company behind it to see how it can be utilized.

With the ongoing drought, city leaders know they need to diversify their water sources. They’re working hard to ensure Corpus Christi has a reliable water supply for the future.

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