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WATER EMERGENCY
Council adopted an ordinance to keep and upgrade the City’s long-standing Trust Fund system, choosing to modernize the existing program rather than switching to a new fee structure.
Council authorized a three-year Radio Network Support & Maintenance Service Agreement with Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc.
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council voted to authorize staff to negotiate with Aquatech to develop a Water Sale Agreement for the purchase of potable water produced and treated at the CC Polymers Seawater Desalination Plant. The approved motion instructs staff to negotiate a take-or-pay water supply agreement for presentation to the Council for final approval.
There have been no operational changes in the City of Corpus Christi’s management of Choke Canyon reservoir, the water projection models are accurate, and the City of Corpus Christi is in full compliance with all water rights issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's Water Supply Initiatives.
This spring, visiting the Corpus Christi Public Libraries might include the sounds of an induction stove or a blender alongside the usual librarian-led activities. For National Nutrition Month, the library system has introduced three custom kitchen supply carts, a specialized culinary station, and a hygiene cart, all funded by the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries.
The O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, located at 13101 Leopard Street, will be conducting a hazmat drill on Friday, March 20. First responders will participate in the simulated incident, which will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) Board Meeting on March 18, General Manager Patrick Brzozowski provided an update on the status of the Lake Texana reservoir and the implementation of the pro-rata drought contingency plan.
Corpus Christi Water (CCW) has reached a new milestone in developing the City’s Western Well Field by beginning test pumping on four wells at the site. This testing phase is essential for preparing the well field for full operation.
To ensure our communities remain fully informed on the City’s efforts to secure a long-term water supply, the City of Corpus Christi’s City Manager will begin hosting weekly media briefings starting this Friday, March 20.
