America’s largest oil export hub is so starved of water that it’s been illegal to have a green lawn for 2 years
Corpus Christi, Texas, a major oil export hub, is facing a severe water shortage due to a prolonged drought and increasing industrial demand. Residents have been under strict water restrictions, including a ban on lawn watering, since August 2024. The city's water supply, primarily from reservoirs that are currently at 8% capacity, is insufficient for its growing industrial and residential needs, prompting a search for alternative solutions after a proposed desalination plant was scrapped due to rising costs. AI
IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; highlights resource constraints for industrial expansion.