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US Desal, Israeli companies’ $1B team-up may partially address RGV’s water woes
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Alexandrea Bailey , as published by MyRGV
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The plant is a result of a team-up between US Desal and an Israeli company, with a total investment of $1 billion.
A desalination plant is being planned for South Padre Island, which could help address the Rio Grande Valley's water challenges. The plant is a result of a team-up between US Desal and an Israeli company, with a total investment of $1 billion. The project, known as RGV Desal, has been in development for about a year and a half.
The location on South Padre Island was chosen due to its proximity to the Gulf. Further details about the project were shared at a press conference hosted by the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in McAllen. The plant is expected to have a significant capacity to convert seawater into potable water, but more information is available from the source.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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