Corpus Christi Water News

An administrative law judge presided today over a preliminary hearing regarding protests filed against permits for the Evangeline Groundwater Project, a crucial initiative to secure the long-term water supply for Corpus Christi and the surrounding region.

The City Manager provides an update on water supply projects and planning.

City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's water supply.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council awarded a construction contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. for the Flour Bluff Water Line Extension project. This $4M contract marks a vital investment in the water distribution infrastructure by improving redundancy, increasing capacity, and enhancing service delivery to the Island, which is in Council District 4.

The City of Corpus Christi has received notification from Fitch Ratings regarding a revision to the City’s financial outlook. While Fitch has affirmed the City’s ‘AA’ credit rating, indicating a very strong capacity to meet financial commitments, it has revised the Rating Outlook from “Stable” to “Negative.”

The City is committed to keeping our residents informed with the latest updates on our ongoing Water Initiatives. Please be advised of a temporary schedule change for our next two media briefings.

City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's Water Supply.

City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's Water Supply Initiatives.

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.

City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's Water Supply Initiatives.