City of Corpus Christi | Media Briefing Water Supply Initiatives April 24, 2026

The City of Corpus Christi held a media briefing on April 24, 2026, to provide updates on water supply initiatives amid a potential level one water emergency due to drought conditions. City officials, including the city manager, detailed progress on developing a comprehensive water emergency plan, which is near completion and scheduled for city council approval in early May. Key procurement-related updates included ongoing construction and engineering work for new water supply infrastructure, such as drilling wells, laying pipelines, and a 13-mile conveyance pipeline expected to be completed by December 2026. The city also discussed a forthcoming contract vote on June 2 for 60% design services of an inner harbor seawater desalination facility. Officials emphasized community engagement efforts, including education programs and exemption processes for water use baselines, to prepare residents and commercial users for potential water use curtailments. The briefing also covered policy decisions on water use restrictions and curtailment percentages, with council votes planned to finalize these measures. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement and project management activities critical to securing and expanding water supply infrastructure in response to drought conditions.