Public shares opinions at TCEQ public desal meeting Thursday [Video]

The meeting gave the community a chance to learn about the proposed Inner Harbor Desalination Plant and played a role in deciding the fate of a discharge permit.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Protestors and city officials all gathered at the American Bank Center Thursday night for a public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or ‘TCEQ.’

The meeting gave the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed Inner Harbor Desalination Plant.

“A lot of people here have never been to a TCEQ Meeting, never been to a public comment, so I hope they are able to do it and feel supported,” For the Greater Good Co-founder Isabel Araiza said.

COO Drew Molly said the plant could be an invaluable resource for the Coastal Bend community.

“Many larger cities have more than three water treatment plants, so this is a chance to build additional water security into …