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Nueces River Conditions and Local Groundwater Discussions – October 10, 2025
The Nueces Groundwater Conservation District reports stable salinity and TDS levels along the Nueces River near Bluntzer and Hazel Bazemore. Meanwhile, the City of Corpus Christi prepares to discuss groundwater and aquifer management during its October 15 Council meeting, reflecting continued attention to conservation, regulation, and property rights under Texas law.
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Nueces River Update — October 8, 2025
Nueces River Update — October 8, 2025: NGCD reports salinity, TDS, and temperature readings from the Upstream, Well Cluster, and Hazel Bazemore monitoring sites, tracking water quality for the Nueces Basin.
Understanding Aquifer Recharge in Nueces County
Learn how aquifer recharge happens in Nueces County. Rainfall, river seepage, and slow leakage between layers help refill the Gulf Coast Aquifer, while clay soils and evaporation limit infiltration. NGCD explains why recharge zones are vital for groundwater sustainability.
Nueces River Field Readings – October 4, 2025
October 4, 2025: Nueces River monitoring shows steady upstream water quality following 0.6 inches of rainfall. Wells 1 and 4 inactive; low flow observed at the well cluster. NGCD continues daily salinity and TDS monitoring in the lower Nueces River basin.
Nueces River Field Readings – October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025: Field data shows steady upstream water quality and moderate brackish conditions downstream. The Nueces Groundwater Conservation District encourages local businesses and organizations to connect following the Corpus Christi City Council workshop on regional water planning.
Monitoring Update – October 1, 2025
Monitoring Update – October 1, 2025
Due to the temporary federal government shutdown, the USGS Bluntzer Monitoring Station will not be providing daily automated data until operations resume. While the station itself is automated, federal data reporting services are currently suspended.
The Nueces Groundwater Conservation District is actively working to ensure continued local monitoring. We have reached out to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to explore the possibility of obtaining temporary state-level monitoring equipment to maintain consistent data collection during this period.
Our team remains committed to transparency and ongoing observation of local water quality and flow conditions throughout this interruption.