City Council Approves $28 Million Groundwater Rights Purchase to Expand Western Well Field

Corpus Christi, TX – At today’s regularly scheduled City Council, the Council approved a groundwater rights purchase and sale agreement with ERF Real Estate, Inc. for $28 million to support the extension of the Western Well Field and enhance the City’s long-term water supply capacity.

The agreement secures groundwater rights beneath approximately 2,478 acres in Nueces County, representing a significant investment in the City’s water infrastructure and future water supply. The addition will enable the City to continue its efforts twoards diversifying the water supply portfolio.

The property includes both surface and groundwater rights, as provided by ERF Real Estate, Inc.

This addition represents another milestone in the City’s commitment to water security, ensuring adequate water supplies for residential, commercial, and large-volume users throughout the region.

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