Corpus Christi explores desalination plant at Barney Davis site amid worsening water crisis

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City leaders in Corpus Christi are exploring a potential desalination facility at the Barney Davis Power Plant as part of ongoing efforts to address the region’s worsening water shortage.

Three high-ranking city officials met this week with representatives from CPS Energy, which owns the site in Flour Bluff, to discuss the feasibility of the project. Officials say all options remain under consideration as water supply concerns grow.

Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni said the site presents a promising opportunity, depending on cost and potential partnerships…

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