City of Corpus Christi Adds Water Supply Models

Corpus Christi, TX – Last year, the City developed and relied on a single water-supply model. Due to the severity of the drought, the declining water level in Lake Texana, the status of various permits, and other data, the City Manager asked staff in late February to develop additional water supply models. At this time, six draft models are in development. 

Each model accounts for different drought conditions, rainfall projections, groundwater availability, reservoir levels, and other emerging data. Depending on the data inputs into the models, the outcomes of supply vs. demand change. 

Much like the hurricane models that guide disaster preparedness for municipal, state, and federal agencies, these models, once finalized, will be used to predict and guide timing. They are planning tools that help guide policy decisions and manage the regional water supply. 

As the draft models were developed, the City answered questions from the City Council and legislative delegation in preparation for discussion at a public City Council meeting on March 17. 

The City has been closely monitoring key thresholds for a potential Level One Water Emergency: the point at which the community is 180 days from when the total water supply no longer meets demand. 

For the latest news and updates on the City’s water supply projects, visit Securing Water, Together. | Corpus Christi Water.

For media inquiries, please contact Ashley Marion, Strategic Business Manager at (361) 826-3706 or ashleym6@corpuschristiTX.gov.