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Update on South Texas Water Authority / Seven Seas Water Group Project
This public update outlines the ongoing South Texas Water Authority and Seven Seas Water Group groundwater project near Driscoll, Texas, including meeting dates, test well updates, and potential coordination with the City of Corpus Christi. The Nueces Groundwater Conservation District provides factual updates under Texas Water Code Chapter 36 to inform residents about groundwater planning, permitting, and sustainability across the Coastal Bend region.
Update on City of Corpus Christi Groundwater Project – Western Well Field
This update from the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District provides an overview of the City of Corpus Christi’s ongoing Groundwater Project in western Nueces County. The post outlines drilling progress near Bluntzer, sustainable pumping estimates from hydrogeologic studies by Intera (Eastern 11 MGD, Western 17 MGD, published potential 43 MGD), and public expenditure data. The NGCD shares factual, educational updates to support groundwater transparency, conservation, and community awareness under Texas Water Code Chapter 36.
Where We Are in the Process of Creating the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD)
This page explains the current process to create the proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD), including petition filing, TCEQ review, public hearings, and the future confirmation election. It provides factual, step-by-step information about how local residents can stay informed and participate in Texas’s groundwater management process.
Groundwater in Texas: Understanding Regional Planning, Exports, and Anticipated Demand
This article examines groundwater planning and usage in Texas, including an East Texas export proposal involving the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer and anticipated groundwater demand in Nueces County. It explains how Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) is determined, how public project volumes are compared, and how regional planning ensures sustainable aquifer management under the Texas Water Code.
South Texas Water Authority / Seven Seas Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Project
This article provides a factual overview of the South Texas Water Authority / Seven Seas Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Project near Driscoll, Texas. It includes details from Seven Seas Water Group, the Draft 2026 Texas Water Development Board Coastal Bend Regional Water Plan, and TCEQ permitting documentation. All information is publicly available and presented for educational purposes under Texas Water Code Chapter 36.
Future Growth Trends in Nueces County: Where and Why Expansion Is Happening
Future growth in Nueces County is projected across the western, northwestern, and southern regions, driven by industrial expansion, housing demand, and infrastructure investment. This overview highlights where development is expected, the industries leading it, and how planned projects such as I-69, Parkway 286, and renewable energy hubs are shaping the county’s 2030 growth outlook.
Nueces River Groundwater Wells Project: Understanding the Numbers Behind the Water Part II
This article explains the Nueces River Groundwater Wells Project and the South Texas Water Authority/Seven Seas Water Group Project near Driscoll, Texas. The Nueces Groundwater Conservation District provides factual, non-advocacy information about Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG), sustainable aquifer management, and regional water planning under the Texas Water Development Board’s Region N framework to promote transparency and conservation across the Coastal Bend.