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Corpus Christi officials tell Aransas Pass: new wells, reuse and desalination can avert a shortfall
Summary
Corpus Christi Water managers presented a regional drought briefing to the Aransas Pass City Council, describing groundwater wells, wastewater reuse targets and desalination options that modelers say can delay a projected water emergency from November 2026 to 2027 or later if projects come online.
Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni and Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Nick Winkelman told the Aransas Pass City Council that the coastal region remains in a multi‑year drought and is pursuing groundwater, wastewater reuse and desalination to avoid mandatory curtailment.
"We have until next November before we reach a six‑month point where supply doesn't meet demand," Zanoni said, presenting a regional water‑supply dashboard that the utility updates every two weeks. He described a large, ongoing shift from the city's traditional western reservoirs to eastern sources and emphasized the need for supply diversification.
Winkelman gave project details. Corpus…
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