As lakes, reservoirs and groundwater wither away, some Gulf Coast residents see costly desalination plants as the last hope.

Source: Inside the Texas Water Crisis Pitting Residents Against Industry | Capital and Main

Could Texas be facing a water crisis? A new state analysis found that Texas may need at least $174 billion over the next 50 years to avoid a severe water crisis, which is more than double previous estimates, as population growth, drought, and aging infrastructure strain supplies. In some locations, that future may already be here. Corpus Christi’s water crisis has made headlines in recent months, with local reservoirs at critically low levels. Sarah Kirkle, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director for the Texas Water Association, discusses what Texas is facing in regards to its water supply and what state leaders can do to avoid a severe shortage.

Source: Why Texas Is Running Out Of Water & How To Fix It | Houston Public Media

AI data center boom widens Texas water funding shortfall — A new UT Austin study warns that rapid data center growth could significantly increase Texas water demand by 2040.

Source: AI data center boom widens Texas water funding shortfall | Strategic Partnerships, Inc. Texas data center water use

Lake Powell and much of Utah is on track for the worst water year on record.

Source: Lake Powell on track for worst water year on record | The Salt Lake Tribune

Corpus Christi city manager proposes changes to the drought contingency plan, including higher water use baselines and surcharges for overuse, pending council approval.

Source: Corpus Christi proposes increased water usage limits and surcharges amid drought plan changes | kiiitv.com

Officials keep warning the Texas coastal city could run out of water soon.

Source: Could this $1.3B project save Corpus Christi’s water? | mySA

C.C. City Manager Peter Zanoni announced doing away with residential fines and increasing the amount of water used by local households. Operation of city pools, splash pads were also discussed.

Source: City manager announces new water proposals. How will this affect your family? | KRIS 6

Years of drought and surging industrial demand have pushed Corpus Christi’s water supply to the edge.

Source: Corpus Christi Water Crisis: Industrial Risk & Drought on the Gulf Coast | BIC Magazine

HOUSTON — All eyes are on the South Texas city of Corpus Christi as it works to figure out what’s next for its water supply.

Source: Houston’s chief water officer takes lessons learned in Corpus Christi to new role | Spectrum News

Corpus Christi is preparing to ease key water-use restrictions even as the city continues operating under a declared drought response plan, raising questions about how officials are balancing conservation demands with everyday water needs.

Source: Texas city backs off strict water ban—even under active emergency plan | Chron