Corpus Christi, still in need of long-term water sources, again rejects desalination plant

The Corpus Christi City Council voted 5-3 on Tuesday to reject a proposed desalination plant. The decision follows a decade of planning for the nearly billion-dollar project, which was intended to serve as a long-term water source for the region.

Despite the rejection, the city continues to face uncertainty regarding its long-term water supply. The vote marks the latest development in a multi-year effort to address the city's future water infrastructure needs.