Summary
The city of Mathis in Texas is facing a water crisis because its only water source, Lake Corpus Christi, may not be able to provide enough water soon. The city plans to drill new wells to supply water and hopes to complete this by 2025. Mathis's residents and local businesses are already feeling the effects of the drought.
Key Facts
- Mathis gets its water from Lake Corpus Christi, which is very low due to drought.
- City Manager Cedric Davis says the city might struggle to pump water by late December if the drought continues.
- Lake Corpus Christi is only 15.9% full as of mid-September 2023.
- Mathis plans to drill two new wells by December to help with water supply.
- These new wells could produce over a million gallons of water per day.
- Local businesses, such as a lakeside campground, are already impacted by the lack of water.
- The city aims to complete the new water system by the end of 2025.
