Fitch revises Corpus Christi’s credit outlook to negative amid drought and desalination setback

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on Corpus Christi’s utility system bonds from Stable to Negative, citing rising financial pressures and mounting uncertainty about the city’s long-term water supply.

In a report issued Oct. 31, Fitch affirmed approximately $1.19 billion in the city’s utility system parity revenue bonds at AA-, while lowering the system’s financial and operating risk assessments.

The agency said the new outlook “reflects rising credit pressures due to heightened operating uncertainty.”…

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