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Nueces River Water Quality Update — September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025 — Nueces River Update: Field readings show rising TDS levels following resumed well activity, with results ranging from 839 mg/L upstream to 26,503 mg/L at the saltwater barrier dam. USGS Bluntzer Station reports a gage height of 7.17 ft, pH 8.2, and stable conductivity (1280 µS/cm). Continued monitoring provides key insight into seasonal and groundwater-influenced water quality trends.
Nueces River Water Quality Update — September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 – Nueces River Water Quality Update: Readings upstream of the Eastern Well Field (0.6 ppt, 826 mg/L), at the well cluster (2.8 ppt, 3,403 mg/L), and at Hazel Bazemore (0.7 ppt, 894 mg/L) show typical late-summer variability. USGS Bluntzer Station data recorded 1320 µS/cm (≈858 mg/L TDS), pH 8.2, dissolved oxygen 6.6 mg/L, and a 0.40 ft rise in water level over five days. Data collected for transparency and long-term resource monitoring.
Upper Nueces River Water Quality Update — September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 – Nueces River Water Quality Update: Upstream measurements near Knolle Dairy Farms in Sandia, TX show 0.6 ppt salinity and 798 mg/L TDS at 85.5°F. USGS Bluntzer Station data recorded 1320 µS/cm (≈858 mg/L TDS), pH 8.2, and dissolved oxygen 7.9 mg/L, reflecting fresh to slightly brackish conditions typical for late September in the Nueces River basin.
Nueces River Water Quality Update – September 23, 2025
Field update from the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District – September 23, 2025. Water quality sampling along the Nueces River showed 770 mg/L TDS upstream and 1,287 mg/L at Hazel Bazemore Park, both slightly brackish but within expected seasonal variation. All Eastern Groundwater Field wells remain offline.
Water Quality Snapshot: Salinity and TDS at Hazel Bazemore Boat Ramp
Field update from September 22, 2025 — Nueces Groundwater Conservation District records slightly brackish water (1.0 ppt salinity, 1,281 mg/L TDS) at Hazel Bazemore Park and confirms that all Eastern Groundwater Field wells were inactive at the time of sampling. This information supports transparency and aquifer monitoring in Nueces County.
Understanding Our Groundwater: The Gulf Coast Aquifer and Nueces County Conditions
This educational update explains the Gulf Coast Aquifer and groundwater conditions in Nueces County, including recent USGS data from the Nueces River near Mathis. It summarizes local water quality, pumping limits, and risks of overuse to promote transparent, science-based groundwater management under Texas Water Code Chapter 36.
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.
Irrigation Efficiency Grants and Cost-Share Programs Offered by Texas Groundwater Conservation Districts
This article explains how Texas Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) use Irrigation Efficiency Grants and Cost-Share Programs to help farmers modernize systems, improve irrigation technology, and reduce groundwater use. Includes examples from the Edwards Aquifer Authority, North Plains GCD, Post Oak Savannah GCD, and others, funded in part by the Texas Water Development Board.
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.
What Is Subsidence?
Learn what land subsidence is and how it relates to groundwater use in Texas. This article explains the causes of aquifer compaction, highlights examples from regions such as Houston and El Paso, and provides educational resources—including a short video illustrating how subsidence has changed parts of Baytown, Texas.
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.
FAQ: Understanding the Proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD)
This FAQ provides factual information about the proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District, including its purpose under Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, the formation timeline, standards for board governance, and Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) data for Nueces County. It explains the regulatory framework for local groundwater management in coordination with state agencies.
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.
Nueces River Groundwater Wells Project: Understanding the Numbers Behind the Water
This article provides a factual overview of the Nueces River Groundwater Wells Project and explains how Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) data from the 2026 Region N Water Plan guides sustainable planning for Nueces County. The Nueces Groundwater Conservation District promotes transparency, cooperation, and responsible aquifer management in alignment with Texas Water Code standards to help protect water resources across the Coastal Bend.
Understanding Groundwater Availability in the Coastal Bend Region
This article breaks down the latest Coastal Bend groundwater data from the 2026 Region N Water Plan, explaining what the Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) means for Nueces County. With a MAG of 6,787 acre-feet per year (2.21 billion gallons), the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District highlights how responsible management of the Gulf Coast Aquifer ensures sustainable water for future generations.
Local Landowners Take First Step Toward Establishing the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District
The first Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD) Stewards Report blog post introduces the community to the effort to establish a locally led district for rural Nueces County, Texas. It explains why groundwater management matters, how the petition process works, and what steps are being taken to protect local wells and aquifers for future generations. Readers will learn about the importance of local stewardship, the area proposed for inclusion, and how they can stay informed and involved as the process moves forward.
Proposed Territory of the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District
The proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) would serve all rural areas of Nueces County, Texas, outside the city limits of Corpus Christi and west of U.S. Highway 77. This region—the largest contiguous area in the region without groundwater district protection—would join neighboring districts to ensure locally guided, science-based groundwater management and conservation under Texas Water Code Chapter 36.