When the reservoirs that provide water to Corpus Christi, Texas, dropped to just a tenth of their full capacity, officials knew they needed to take drastic action. Forecasts projected the city, which had entered its fourth year of drought, could run out of water in a matter of months. Subscribe for unlimited access to The PostYou can cancel anytime.Subscribe
Water costs are rising faster than inflation — and sending bills soaring
The cost of water and related services is rising twice as fast as inflation while utilities scramble to cope with escalating droughts and more intense storms.







