Leaders in Corpus Christi, Texas, are warning that a significant water shortage could hit within weeks, as drought conditions and dwindling reservoir levels push the region toward an increasingly urgent crisis, according to Inside Climate News.
Officials said mandatory water restrictions could be implemented as early as April, which is much sooner than previously expected.
What’s happening?
The concern centers on Lake Texana, the largest remaining water source for Corpus Christi.
Under existing agreements, the city must reduce its water usage by 10%, about 7 million gallons per day, once the lake drops below 50% capacity…