MISSION
To effectively manage the City of Corpus Christi's water supply, production and distribution system through the operation and maintenance of the water supply system to meet future water supply needs, to provide safe drinking water that meets state and federal regulations; to review the design and construction of water facilities to ensure the water system reliability and adequacy to meet projected growth requirements; and to identify and meet consumer needs and expectations. Our service strategy is to maintain a sufficient supply of water to meet the future growth of our community; to improve efficiency and productivity to support customer satisfaction; and to protect the environment.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The responsibilities of the Water Department are to:
- Operate and maintain Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir System to supply water for municipal and industrial use in a seven county service area consisting of Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, and San Patricio;
- Operate and maintain the Mary Rhodes Pipeline that will serve as a part of the regional water supply system;
- Operate and maintain the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant and meet optimal goals as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Optimization Program and having 100 percent compliance with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission requires as outlined in 30 TAC Chapter;
- Deliver potable water at sufficient pressure, volume and quality to meet all customer demands, including residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, as well as Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regulations; and
- Operate and maintain an effective and efficient water laboratory to perform analytical testing for the needs of the City of Corpus Christi Water, Wastewater, Storm Water and selected outside clients.
The Department is comprised of the following activities:
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SUPPLY |
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DISTRIBUTION |
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