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Corpus Christi Water Crisis Threatens Residents and Industry

4/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Corpus Christi, Texas, faces a water crisis after a drought lasting seven years, threatening residents and city’s oil and gas industry.
City officials tap groundwater and pursue the Evangeline Groundwater Project, which requires state approval.
Concerns about water quality and environmental impact of increased groundwater pumping accompany the plan.
If rainfall remains scarce and new sources do not emerge, residents may face cutbacks and industry could be severely affected.

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Story summary

Corpus Christi, Texas, faces a water crisis after a drought lasting seven years, threatening residents and city’s oil and gas industry.
City officials tap groundwater and pursue the Evangeline Groundwater Project, which requires state approval.
Concerns about water quality and environmental impact of increased groundwater pumping accompany the plan.
If rainfall remains scarce and new sources do not emerge, residents may face cutbacks and industry could be severely affected.