A $1.7 million water line connecting Robstown to Corpus Christi’s O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant could be operational within 30 days, city and district officials said Monday. The accelerated timeline comes in response to recent arsenic and elevated total dissolved solids (TDS) readings affecting the water in WCID #3, which currently relies largely on water drawn from the Nueces River.
The new interconnect would allow the district to receive treated water from Corpus Christi and blend it with local supplies, helping stabilize water quality for residents.
Officials Respond to Water Quality Concerns
The expedited project follows a weekend social media post by District 34 State Rep. Denise Villalobos, who said she contacted the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Corpus Christi officials after residents raised concerns about water safety. “People should be able to trust what comes out of their taps,” Villalobos wrote, noting that additional testing was underway.
“TCEQ is out doing more testing of our area today and having a meeting with NCWID #3 to talk through solutions,” she added. Corpus Christi officials indicated the interconnect could be implemented “in one month or less.”
Disputes Over Water Sources
Some discussion has focused on whether Corpus Christi’s city wells are contributing to higher readings. WCID #3 Board President Ramiro Alejandro suggested in comments under Villalobos’ post that the wells may be a factor…