Groundwater Pumping Station (mockup)

Groundwater at a Crossroads: Charting Rockport-Fulton’s Water Future

June 24, 20261 min read

What if Rockport-Fulton didn't have to scramble every time a drought hits or a storm knocks out the water supply? A groundwater evaluation recently presented to City Council says local aquifers could be a game changer, potentially millions of gallons a day, right beneath our feet. But the catch? The price tags are eye-opening, the water itself isn't quite what you'd expect, and the decisions are being made right now. This isn't just an engineering story. It's about what every resident will pay, what will come out of your tap, and whether our leaders will handle it with the transparency this community deserves. Your water future is on the table.

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Walter Perry

Walter Perry

Walter E. Perry Sr. is co-founder and publisher of The Rockport Pirate, Rockport-Fulton's fastest-growing local news and events platform. A marketing-focused MBA graduate of Texas A&M University–San Antonio and currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Walter brings a rare combination of academic rigor and street-level community credibility to independent journalism. He previously served as editor for a local newspaper and is the founder and executive director of Suit Up!, a trademarked, state-certified life skills program that served more than 1,500 individuals in 2024. Walter is a proven community builder driven by a belief that local news should be bold, honest, and built by the people it serves.

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