Groundwater feasibility study
Summary
Consultants found Rockport could develop its own groundwater supply in Aransas County — 3 to 5 million gallons per day from well fields in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers. Catch: every option needs reverse osmosis treatment and costs more than current supply. Next steps include test wells and modeling.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
New groundwater supply would cost more per thousand gallons than the current supply, mostly due to treatment.
All Rockport water customers if a more independent, drought-resistant supply is developed.
None identified; drawdown was limited to protect existing shallow domestic wells.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
Consultants found Rockport could develop its own groundwater supply in Aransas County — 3 to 5 million gallons per day from well fields in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers. Catch: every option needs reverse osmosis treatment and costs more than current supply. Next steps include test wells and modeling.
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
A presentation from Alice's city manager on brackish water desalinization, timely given Rockport's water supply concerns also discussed in executive session.
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