Corpus Christi responds to scrutiny over Mary Rhodes Pipeline use

Former District 4 Councilman Greg Smith is once again sounding the alarm over the city’s water strategy — this time, during remarks to the Rotary Club.

Smith echoed concerns he shared last week with KRIS 6 News, criticizing the city for bypassing up to 30 billion gallons of already-purchased water from Lake Texana via the Mary Rhodes Pipeline. Instead, the city drew from Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir — a move Smith said was aimed at saving on electricity costs.

Those concerns resurfaced during this week’s City Council meeting…

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