Corpus Christi is grappling with a severe water crisis as persistent drought conditions have led to a drastic depletion of the city's primary water reservoirs, which are now at a mere 8% of their capacity. In response, city officials are contemplating a mandatory 25% reduction in water usage for all residents, businesses, and industrial facilities. This proposal, scheduled for a city council vote, aims to ensure the city's water supply remains sufficient until September, especially as the drought coincides with increased water consumption from newly attracted industrial facilities.