UPDATE: Monday - 4:30 p.m.The City of Corpus Christi issued a response to the Three Rivers' public notice on Monday afternoon.Corpus Christi categorically rejected the idea of any sudden operational change. The city stated there have been no operational changes in its management of the reservoir and that its water projection models remain accurate.READ THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S RESPONSE TO THREE RIVERS' PUBLIC NOTICECorpus Christi emphasized it is in full compliance with all water rights issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The city also noted that Three Rivers is neither a direct nor an indirect customer of Corpus Christi Water.According to Corpus Christi, the two cities have held open discussions on reservoir operations, release levels, and projections since Jan. 7, 2026. Corpus Christi said it warned Three Rivers that projections indicated a Level 1 Water Emergency by November 2026 and encouraged pursuing alternative supplies.During a March 10 meeting, Corpus Christi provided detailed presentations on drought impacts, $1 billion in new water projects, and multiple future scenario models. Corpus Christi said Three Rivers acknowledged pursuing groundwater wells but admitted the project was not ready.Corpus Christi said Three Rivers did not seek follow-up assistance despite multiple offers under a good neighbor program.Corpus Christi stressed that scenario models are regularly updated in response to changing drought conditions, inflows, water quality issues, and potential supply curtailments. The city maintained that shifts in outputs are normal and driven by evolving inputs, not by operational changes.*****ORIGINAL:The City of Three Rivers said it will soon be unable to draw water from the Choke Canyon Reservoir due to a sudden change in operations by the City of Corpus Christi.Three Rivers officials announced the change in a public notice on Monday, stating Corpus Christi made "inaccurate water projections." As a result, Corpus Christi will release more water from Choke Canyon to Lake Corpus Christi, cutting off the supply for Three Rivers.READ THREE RIVERS' PUBLIC NOTICEThree Rivers said that the new information contradicts what the City of Corpus Christi told them in January. At that time, Three Rivers was told water from the Choke Canyon Reservoir would be available until April and May of 2027. City officials called the development "unforeseen and unexpected."To maintain water service and stability, Three Rivers is accelerating the implementation of its second and third alternative water supply options. City staff is working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure all regulatory requirements are met before bringing the new water sources into operation.KRIS 6 News has reached out to the City of Corpus Christi and has been told it is working on a response. For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. ...read more read less