Corpus Christi Water Provides Update on Level 1 Water Emergency Projections

Corpus Christi, TX – Corpus Christi Water (CCW) today announced that the projected date for a Level 1 Water Emergency has been revised from September 2026 to December 2026. 

This reflects improved water supply conditions. The projected date of a Level One Water Emergency is when the water supply is projected to be 180 days away from meeting demand. 

Several factors have contributed to the improved outlook:

·         Groundwater Production: Wells under the Nueces Groundwater Program continue to operate with new wells coming online. 

·         Reservoir Levels: Recent beneficial rainfall has increased storage levels at Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi.

·         Lake Texana: The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) revised its estimate for when Lake Texana will fall below the 40% threshold that triggers a 20% curtailment, pushing that timeline to later in the year.

·         Effluent Reuse: Delivery schedules for various effluent reuse projects have seen slight improvement.

“We are pleased to share the positive news with the community,” said Nicholas Winkelmann, Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water. “CCW remains committed to the development of a diversified water supply portfolio that will ensure customers have reliable access to safe, quality water.”

CCW will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as new information becomes available.

For more information on our water supply projects and the dashboard, visit the City’s Water Supply Dashboard.

For more information on the City’s water supply projects, visit How Corpus Christi Secures Its Water Supply | Securing Water, Together.

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