Stage 3 Drought Restrictions are in effect. Learn More

Stage 3 Water Restrictions. 1. No watering allowed. 2. Drip irrigation for foundation and garden is allowed every other week on the designated watering day. 3. Hand watering of the home foundations, trees, vegetable gardens, shrubs and potted plants is allowed any day with a handheld hose, bucket, or small watering can. 4. Swimming ppols can be maintained but must have covers when not in use. 5. Home car washing is limited to bucket (five gallon) washing on the designated watering day.

City Council Approves Critical Infrastructure Upgrades for Mary Rhodes Pipeline

Pipeline Now Operating at Maximum Capacity

March 25, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – During today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved additional investment for critical water infrastructure upgrades to the Mary Rhodes Pipeline (MRP), which is now operating at an increased pumping capacity (Schedule 4). This action comes as the City faces Drought Status: Stage 3 and water supply challenges.

The MRP, a vital component of the City’s water supply system, is now transporting between 72 and 79 million gallons per day (MGD) of raw water from Lake Texana to Corpus Christi, representing the pipeline’s maximum operational capacity.

“This upgrade to MRP couldn’t come at a more critical time,” said Drew Molly, Chief Operating Officer for Corpus Christi Water. “With much of the region experiencing severe drought conditions, ensuring a reliable water supply system is essential for our community’s wellbeing and future growth.”

In October 2024, the City Council awarded H&S Constructors, Inc. a construction contract for the MRP Phase I Pump System Improvements Project. The upgrades to the Bloomington and Woodsboro Booster Pump Stations at the MRP Phase I system include:

·         Addition of one booster pump and two Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at the Bloomington Pump Station

·         Installation of one VFD at the Woodsboro Pump Station

·         Comprehensive upgrades to the associated electrical, mechanical, and instrumental components

Recognizing the increasingly severe drought conditions and the critical nature of the MRP to the City’s water supply, the City Council also approved a construction change order at the March 25 council meeting to add further redundancy to the system. The additional investment provides:

·         One more redundancy booster pump

·         Additional VFD capabilities

·         Electrical and mechanical improvements to the Bloomington Pump Station

These redundancy measures ensure the pipeline can consistently deliver between 72 and 79 MGD of water from Lake Texana under Schedule 4 operations.

For more information about water conservation measures during Drought Status: Stage 3, please visit https://www.stage3.cctexas.com.

For media inquiries, contact Ashley Marion, Strategic Business Manager, at (361) 826-3706 or ashleym6@cctexas.com.

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