MATHIS, TX — Smaller cities in San Patricio County are researching alternative water sources as Corpus Christi considers moving forward with the Evangeline Ground Water Project.

The proposed plan would draw water from the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County, initially delivering up to 12 million gallons per day with potential to double that amount in the future.

"If Corpus is predicting that by 2027 they're not gonna have any water, then where does that leave us?" Odem Mayor, David Maldonado said.

Maldonado expressed concerns about the impact on surrounding towns that currently get their water from Corpus Christi.

"Whoever controls the water controls everything and, and that's true, you know, because, in the situation that we are in right now," Maldonado said.

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