The meeting provided an update on ongoing water supply initiatives, current reservoir levels for Choke Canyon, Lake Corpus Christi, and Lake Texana, and the status of groundwater projects, including the Nueces County and Ed Rachal Foundation well fields. It also covered the development status of the Inner Harbor Desalination Facility, including environmental impact modeling for the bay system, and discussed stakeholder engagement with regional emergency management professionals and large volume industrial customers.
Apr 4, 2026·
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The media briefing provided an update on the city's water supply initiatives and drought conditions. The city manager discussed current reservoir capacities, the development of groundwater well field projects, and the progress on seawater desalination projects. Additionally, the briefing covered stakeholder engagement efforts with regional entities, including school districts, hospitals, and neighboring water districts. Finally, the manager reviewed policy considerations from a recent emergency level one workshop, focusing on drought contingency measures such as water use prohibitions, curtailments, and potential surcharges.