CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A contentious debate over water rights unfolded Friday morning in Sinton, as the San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District’s board heard arguments over whether Corpus Christi should be allowed to drill new water wells in San Patricio County.
The request involves 22 permits that would allow Corpus Christi to tap into the Evangeline Aquifer, eventually supplying the city with up to 24 million gallons of water per day. Supporters say the water is critical for long term growth, while opponents fear loss of local control and future curtailment.
Emotions ran high during public comment, with several speakers clashing over time limits and the potential impact on the aquifer…