Water levels in Lake Corpus Christi, a key reservoir for the Texas city, are so low that docks extend over grassland, not lapping waves. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Why Corpus Christi faces a looming water shortage, and what might help

Years of industrial expansion have boosted water demand, with no new sources coming online since 2016. Desalination and reclaiming sewage wastewater are among the current options.

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