South Texas Water Authority (STWA) and Seven Seas Water Group have announced a landmark 30-year Water-as-a-Service® agreement. This partnership will see the construction of a brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) plant, designed to deliver a minimum of 3 million gallons of drinking water daily. The plant is expected to start operations in the first quarter of 2027.
The new facility aims to cater to the rapidly growing communities in Kleberg and Nueces Counties, as well as support the burgeoning business sector in the region. This marks Seven Seas’ second BWRO plant in the area, following a successful project with the City of Alice, Texas.
Jose Graveley, President of the STWA Board, added: “We are incredibly excited to bring reliable drinking water to our customers. This agreement guarantees stable water rates and a dependable water supply, which we believe will drive business investments and economic development. This Water-as-a-Service® model provides capabilities, guaranteed volume, and quality. Seven Seas will expand the capacity of the plant if demand increases, securing continued future growth.”
Rudy Madrid, County Judge Kleberg County, commented on the significance of the agreement: “This plant is essential for the sustainable growth of Kleberg and Nueces Counties. A reliable water supply ensures independence and stability, which are key factors in attracting new businesses and supporting the community.”
Henry Charrabé, CEO of Seven Seas, said: “We are excited to extend our Water-as-a-Service® model to STWA, providing reliable water to communities in Texas. This contract further strengthens the establishment of Seven Seas’ Water-as-a-Service® delivery method as the blueprint for helping solve the municipal water infrastructure crisis in the United States. Together with our colleagues at STWA, we can celebrate another excellent example of the public and private sectors joining forces. Our solutions offer a drought-resistant and independent water source without any upfront capital expenditure for the customer and the guaranteed delivery of reliable quantity and quality of water. We are excited about the strong prospects of similar Water-as-a-Service® contracts with additional customers in the United States.”
