Residents of Old San Patricio who rely solely on private wells for water are raising concerns about Corpus Christi’s groundwater drilling program along the Nueces River — and whether the city’s water needs could eventually leave rural neighbors without water.
Duane Alexander, like most of his neighbors in Old San Patricio, depends entirely on a private well for water.
“Everyone out here is on water wells,” Alexander said.
Corpus Christi well drilling program raises fears for San Patricio resident relying on private well
Since Corpus Christi began drilling wells along the Nueces River as part of its groundwater program, Alexander fears those wells could eventually cause his well to dry up…