The City of Rockport responded to concerns about discolored water entering Little Bay. Officials stated that the cause was ongoing storm water infrastructure work, not sewage. The city temporarily blocked Tule Creek to install storm water box culverts and to ensure safety during construction.
Earlier today, the creek was reopened. This allowed accumulated storm water, not wastewater, to flow into Little Bay. The city notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) about the situation. Officials said there is no risk to public health or the environment…