""We just have not kept up with water supply and water infrastructure like we should have. And it's decades in the making," said Peter Zanoni, the city manager since 2019."
""We are actively praying for a hurricane," former city council member David Loeb said, half in jest. Loeb doesn't want anyone injured, but after wrestling with previous droughts in his time on the council, he feels the lack of rain acutely."
""The quickest fix is different weather," indicating the urgent need for rainfall to alleviate the ongoing drought conditions."
Corpus Christi is experiencing a significant drought that has severely depleted its water reserves, prompting concerns over potential shortages for residents and local industries. The city manager noted that the lack of reliable water sources and increased sales to industrial customers have exacerbated the situation. Although the city is unlikely to run out of water, forced cutbacks may be necessary without significant rainfall. The drought has persisted for nearly seven years, with key reservoirs at record lows, leading officials to seek alternative groundwater sources.
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