City of Corpus Christi | Community Water Information Session August 26, 2026

The City of Corpus Christi held a Community Water Information Session on August 26, 2026, to update residents on the current water supply situation, drought conditions, and ongoing infrastructure projects. The city's water chief, Nick Winkleman, detailed the diversified water supply portfolio, including surface water reservoirs, groundwater wellfields, wastewater reuse, and seawater projects. The city has invested over $1 billion in various capital improvement projects to enhance water supply reliability, including a $20 million upgrade to the Mary Roads pipeline and pump stations, a $45 million project to upgrade the Wesley Seal Dam, and the design of a brackish groundwater reverse osmosis plant capable of treating up to 24 million gallons per day. The city also highlighted long-term contracts with large industrial users like Valero and Flint Hills for reclaimed water use, with Valero committing over $100 million to related infrastructure. Water usage restrictions were updated to stage one due to improved reservoir levels, and the city emphasized ongoing monitoring and management of groundwater to prevent subsidence and contamination. The session included a Q&A where concerns about groundwater sustainability and infrastructure maintenance were addressed. Residents were encouraged to use online portals for water usage tracking and to attend future information sessions.