Concerns Mount Over Corpus Christi Water Expansion Impacting Rural Wells
Refugio County residents are apprehensive that Corpus Christi's water expansion could deplete local aquifers, jeopardizing their water supply. The potential for rural wells to run dry could force residents to abandon their properties and livestock operations.
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Residents in Refugio County, Texas, fear that the proposed Evangeline Laguna Project by Corpus Christi could drain local wells, crucial for agricultural activities and personal use. Retired Navy veteran Manuel Gradillas, who invested $20,000 in his 140-foot well, expressed concerns about the impact of deeper wells (500 to 800 feet) being drilled by Corpus Christi on the same aquifer.
Neighbors share similar worries, with reports indicating that residents in nearby Alice have already experienced diminished well water since Corpus Christi's pumping began in Nueces County. If this trend continues, rural communities may face significant challenges, including abandonment of their properties due to lack of water access.
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