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Corpus Christi Council Approves Desalination Talks Amid Drought

3/26/2026

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Corpus Christi City Council voted 7-1 to negotiate water from Corpus Christi Polymers’ desalination plant amid drought with reservoirs at 8.4% capacity.
Peter Zanoni, Corpus Christi city manager, says desalination is a long-term solution for water serving 500,000 people.
The plant, nearing completion, is expected to produce 9 million gallons daily when operational.
Council members question past failures and environmental concerns, while others remain cautiously optimistic about negotiations.

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Corpus Christi City Council voted 7-1 to negotiate water from Corpus Christi Polymers’ desalination plant amid drought with reservoirs at 8.4% capacity.
Peter Zanoni, Corpus Christi city manager, says desalination is a long-term solution for water serving 500,000 people.
The plant, nearing completion, is expected to produce 9 million gallons daily when operational.
Council members question past failures and environmental concerns, while others remain cautiously optimistic about negotiations.