Corpus Christi Water Crisis: City's Billion-Dollar Plan
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Corpus Christi, Texas, faces a severe water crisis as Lake Corpus Christi plummets to a record low of ten percent capacity. City models predict a level one water emergency by November 2026 if drought conditions persist, potentially leading to supply exhaustion in 180 days. Drought and rising industrial demand in this energy hub exacerbate the situation. City leaders are implementing a $1 billion infrastructure plan to secure more water, including new groundwater wells, reclaimed water recycling, and seawater desalination. Stage three drought restrictions are in effect, but officials assure residents and industry that current supplies and upcoming projects will maintain water availability for the next two years.
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