Corpus Christi Faces Water Crisis Amid Prolonged Drought, Threatening Residents and Industry
Corpus Christi, Texas, is experiencing a severe water crisis due to a prolonged drought that has significantly depleted the city's water reserves. City Manager Peter Zanoni has acknowledged that the city has not adequately maintained its water supply and infrastructure, leading to potential forced cutbacks for residents and reduced operations for the local industry. The city, which is a major energy port, is exploring the Evangeline Groundwater Project to alleviate the crisis. This project involves a pipeline and wells but still requires state approval and faces concerns about water quality and groundwater depletion. The drought, which has persisted for most of the past seven years, has left key reservoirs at their lowest levels ever, prompting the city to consider mandatory water use reductions if a water emergency is declared. 
