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Corpus Christi, still in need of long-term water sources, again rejects desalination plant
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The council voted 5-3 against the plant, which was proposed to address long-term water supply needs. A nearly billion-dollar water treatment plant has been rejected by a city council after a decade of effort.
A nearly billion-dollar water treatment plant has been rejected by a city council after a decade of effort. The council voted 5-3 against the plant, which was proposed to address long-term water supply needs. This decision leaves the city's long-term water supply still in question.
Further details about the proposal and the council's decision are available. The rejection of the plant is the latest development in the city's ongoing search for a solution to its water supply needs.
The city council's vote was a close one, with five members opposing the plant and three in favor. The plant's rejection marks a significant setback in the city's efforts to secure a long-term water source.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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