City of Corpus Christi | Media Briefing Water Supply Initiative June 5, 2026

This City of Corpus Christi media briefing on June 5, 2026, focused on updates regarding the city's water supply initiatives amid ongoing drought conditions. City officials reported improvements in reservoir levels and discussed the recent City Council approval of level one water emergency policies, including residential water use baselines and a 25% curtailment percentage if restrictions are enacted. The briefing detailed progress on multiple water supply projects, such as the Evangeline groundwater project, effluent reuse, and seawater desalination efforts, highlighting construction milestones and anticipated water production capacities. Officials also addressed stakeholder engagement efforts, including community forums and a new water usage portal to help customers monitor consumption. The meeting covered challenges related to environmental assessments for the inner harbor desalination facility, potential contract and cost implications due to project delays, and concerns about groundwater well impacts on private wells. Questions from the media addressed technical modeling of brine discharge, contract terms with water suppliers, and responses to political criticism regarding project delays. Overall, the briefing emphasized the city's multi-pronged approach to securing diversified water sources and managing demand through policy and infrastructure investments.