Corpus Christi well drilling program raises fears for San Patricio resident relying on private well

Corpus Christi well drilling program raises fears for San Patricio resident relying on private well

Residents of Old San Patricio who rely solely on private wells for water are raising concerns about Corpus Christi's groundwater drilling program along the Nueces River and whether the city's water needs could eventually leave rural neighbors without water.Duane Alexander, like most of his neighbors in Old San Patricio, depends entirely on a private well for water."Everyone out here is on water wells," Alexander said. Corpus Christi well drillin…