INNER HARBOR DESALINATION PROJECT
Why Inner Harbor Desal Matters
- A Reliable, Drought-Proof Water Supply
South Texas is experiencing longer, more severe drought cycles. Rain alone cannot be relied on to meet demand.
Desalination provides a consistent, independent water source, ensuring stability even during extreme conditions.
- Protecting Jobs and Economic Stability
Water is the backbone of our regional economy:
- $88.6 billion in port activity depends on reliable water (Source)
- Hundreds of thousands of jobs are tied to industries that require water security
Without action, we risk:
- Slowed economic growth
- Job losses
- Reduced funding for schools, infrastructure, and public safety
- Keeping Costs Predictable for Families
Failing to plan leads to crisis-driven decisions—often the most expensive path forward.
By investing in long-term supply now, we help:
- Avoid emergency shortages
- Stabilize future water rates
- Reduce financial pressure on households
The Right Project in the Right Place
The Inner Harbor site is uniquely suited because it:
- Is already designed for industrial water use
- Integrates with existing infrastructure
- Minimizes new environmental disruption
Strong Community Support
Local polling shows 63% of residents support restarting the Inner Harbor desalination project.
There is clear recognition across the community:
Water security is essential to our future.
A Responsible, Phased Approach
The current step before City Council is not final construction approval.
It is a measured, low-risk step that will:
Advance engineering design to 60%
Develop a required demonstration plant
Refine cost estimates with greater accuracy
Move forward with minimal cost to the city
Tell City Leaders to Secure Our Water Future
The decision before the City Council is a critical step toward ensuring long-term water security for the Coastal Bend.
Delaying action puts our region, our economy, our jobs, and our quality of life at risk. City leaders need to hear from the community now.
Contact Your City Council Member Today
Urge them to support advancing the Inner Harbor Desalination Project so we can:
- Protect our water supply before shortages worsen
- Support local jobs and economic growth
- Keep our region competitive and resilient
- Plan responsibly instead of reacting to crisis
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