{"id":302356,"date":"2026-05-21T02:48:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T02:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/302356\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T02:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T02:48:15","slug":"heres-the-new-date-a-corpus-christi-water-emergency-could-unfold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/302356\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s the new date a Corpus Christi water emergency could unfold"},"content":{"rendered":"

The projected timeline on a water emergency in Corpus Christi has been pushed back three months, according to city officials.<\/p>\n

Nick Winkelmann, Corpus Christi Water chief operating officer, unveiled the new timeline in a May 19 City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The previous projection had been that a water emergency could begin in September<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That date is now projected for December, Winkelmann said.<\/p>\n

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A sign directs drivers toward Choke Canyon Reservoir’s South Shore Unit.<\/p>\n

A water emergency would have drastic consequences for the city, including institution of curtailment and surcharges.<\/p>\n

One would be called six months before the city\u2019s water supply would fall short of demand.<\/p>\n

Revisions to the projections are based, in part, on recent rainfall in the water sheds, which ranged between a half-inch and 2 inches, Winkelmann said.<\/p>\n

Increased water levels in Lake Texana mean that projected curtailment of the city\u2019s supply from that source has been pushed back to November, Winkelmann said.<\/p>\n

If forecasts hold, the watersheds may see 2 to 5 inches in the coming week, Winkelmann said.<\/p>\n

The combined capacity of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir measured 8.3% as of May 19, according to city data.<\/p>\n

Kirsten Crow covers city government and water news. Have a story idea? Contact her at kirsten.crow@caller.com.<\/p>\n

Consider supporting local journalism with a\u00a0subscription to the Caller-Times<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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