Water Rate Restructuring
Summary
Get ready for some serious upgrades to our water pipes! The City Council is dropping a ton of cash to fix our aging water system before it causes a major emergency.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 18
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rates will increase for all customer classes starting January 1, 2027.
The city utility system, which requires funding for infrastructure and debt obligations.
Residents and businesses facing higher monthly utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (26)
Corpus Christi ballot to include water fee hike for industry
Corpus Christi ballot to include water fee hike for industry The Texas Tribune
Corpus Christi Puts Industrial Water Charge on November Ballot
Corpus Christi Puts Industrial Water Charge on November Ballot Inside Climate News
City Council - Jul 28, 2026
The city is raising water and wastewater rates to cover past debt and operational costs. Residents are asking for more transparency in how these rates are calculated.
Corpus Christi Council tables water grant item
Corpus Christi Council tables water grant item The Victoria Advocate
Corpus Christi City Council approves water rate increase amid heated debate
Corpus Christi City Council approves water rate increase amid heated debate kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi advances water rate hikes as it eyes borrowings to increase supply
Corpus Christi advances water rate hikes as it eyes borrowings to increase supply Bond Buyer
City council approves water and wastewater rate hikes starting in January 2027
City council approves water and wastewater rate hikes starting in January 2027 KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi City Council advances FY 2027 water, wastewater rate increase
Corpus Christi City Council advances FY 2027 water, wastewater rate increase kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi utility bills will increase. Here's how much you'll pay
Corpus Christi utility bills will increase. Here's how much you'll pay Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi City Council raises water rates, tables Inner Harbor items until next week
Corpus Christi City Council raises water rates, tables Inner Harbor items until next week KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi gave $100M in water discounts to industry giants. Locals picked up the bill
Corpus Christi gave $100M in water discounts to industry giants. Locals picked up the bill Houston Public Media
Corpus Christi seeks $35 million state grant to replace aging water mains after repeated breaks
Corpus Christi seeks $35 million state grant to replace aging water mains after repeated breaks kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi approves $107.5M industrial reclaimed water contract
Corpus Christi approves $107.5M industrial reclaimed water contract Smart Water Magazine
Corpus Christi proposes water rate increase for 2027
Corpus Christi proposes water rate increase for 2027 kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi water rates set to rise as city continues to invest in drought-proof projects
Corpus Christi water rates set to rise as city continues to invest in drought-proof projects KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi customers could see higher water and wastewater bills
Corpus Christi customers could see higher water and wastewater bills kiiitv.com
Corpus Christi water projects could lead to higher bills for ratepayers in 2027
Corpus Christi water projects could lead to higher bills for ratepayers in 2027 kiiitv.com
City Council (Work) - Jul 8, 2026
The city is planning for next year's water and wastewater rates. They are using a 10-year projection to show residents how costs might change over time, aiming for transparency.
Corpus Christi City Council votes against federal grant for water treatment plant
Corpus Christi City Council votes against federal grant for water treatment plant KVUE
Corpus Christi advances $107M reclaimed water project
Corpus Christi advances $107M reclaimed water project kiiitv.com
Rep. Michael Cloud makes Zoom appearance at Corpus Christi council meeting on inner-harbor desal funding
Rep. Michael Cloud makes Zoom appearance at Corpus Christi council meeting on inner-harbor desal funding kiiitv.com
Amid water supply crisis, Corpus Christi to sell GO bonds
Amid water supply crisis, Corpus Christi to sell GO bonds Bond Buyer
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
Changes were made to how water and wastewater trust funds are managed, including fees and reimbursement processes.
Reinvestment Zone No. 7 - London - Mar 17, 2026
The board approved a plan to fund new roads, water, and wastewater systems in the London area. This is meant to encourage more housing and businesses to be built there.
Planning Commission - Mar 4, 2026
The commission discussed significant changes to how new development will pay for infrastructure like water, wastewater, and roads. This involves potentially moving from a trust fund system to impact fees, which could affect development costs and the city's ability to fund growth-related projects.
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 - Island - Special Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
The board is deciding whether to fully fund the North Padre Island Seawall project by reallocating money from other capital improvement projects. This seawall is crucial for protecting island properties from storm surge and erosion.
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