'Tremendously Grave': The First US City Is on Track to Run Out of Water

Corpus Christi, Texas is nearing a serious water crisis as industrial demand, drought, and delayed desalination plans strain its supply.

The city has only about a year of water in storage and has already imposed watering restrictions.

If new supplies do not come online soon, emergency measures and tighter limits may be needed.

The situation shows how industrial growth, infrastructure delays, and climate stress can push a U.S. city toward disruption.