City of Corpus Christi | Media Briefing Water Supply Initiatives May 15, 2026

The City of Corpus Christi held a media briefing on May 15, 2026, to provide updates on water supply initiatives amid ongoing drought conditions. City officials reported progress on multiple water projects, including the addition of 13 million gallons per day from the Oasis groundwater program and ongoing construction of the Evangeline groundwater project, which will produce 24 million gallons daily once complete. The city council is set to consider several water conservation policies and methodologies for baseline water use allocations for residential, commercial, and large volume users, with an emphasis on voluntary curtailment and surcharges rather than fines or water shutoffs. Additionally, the city is pursuing a $500 million federal grant for the Inner Harbor seawater desalination project, with recent federal rule relaxations improving funding prospects. Officials also announced a new water usage portal for customers to monitor consumption. The briefing included discussions on the need for rate increases to fund resilient water supply projects and upcoming community information sessions and council presentations related to water conservation and infrastructure.