AUSTIN, TEXAS — September 20, 2026 — Texas cannot afford to wait for the next water crisis to decide how it will secure its water future.

As drought, population growth, economic development and increasing demand put pressure on traditional water supplies, communities across the state are facing a critical question: How can Texas prepare today for the water demands of tomorrow?

MDS-Aqualia will bring that question to the Texas Desal 2026 Annual Conference, taking place September 22–24 at the Sonesta Bee Cave in Austin.

Rather than focusing only on the challenges of today, the conference will examine how the water industry can rethink the way communities plan for long-term water security and how desalination can contribute to a more resilient and diversified water future.

A QUESTION TEXAS CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE

On Thursday, September 24, Eva Arnaiz Garcia will moderate the conference session “Rethinking Our Approach to Desalination Projects,” bringing together industry experts Mark Donovan, Steven Walden and Vasu Veerapaneni.

The session will explore how desalination projects can be approached, planned and delivered as communities face growing pressure to develop reliable and resilient water supplies.

For MDS-Aqualia, the conversation is part of a broader focus on helping Texas communities move beyond short-term responses and think strategically about the water needs ahead.

“Texas communities are being asked to plan for a future in which water demand continues to evolve while traditional sources face increasing pressure,” said Rebecca Marcucci Eva Arnaiz Garcia, Vice President, MDS Aqualia. “The question is not simply where the next water supply will come from, but how communities can build greater flexibility and resilience into their long-term water strategies.”

FROM WATER SCARCITY TO WATER SECURITY

MDS-Aqualia combines Aqualia’s international water expertise with MDS’s experience serving Texas communities and utilities. Together, the organizations bring global water knowledge and local understanding to the state’s evolving water challenges.

The company’s participation at Texas Desal 2026 reflects a broader commitment to advancing conversations around water resilience, desalination, water reuse, infrastructure modernization and long-term water security in Texas.

The full story, including real-world examples and approaches to addressing these challenges, will continue to unfold as the industry gathers in Austin.

THE CONVERSATION STARTS IN AUSTIN

Texas Desal 2026 will bring together water professionals, utilities, municipalities, engineers, technology providers and industry leaders focused on the future of desalination and water security.

For MDS-Aqualia, the conference provides an opportunity to contribute to an increasingly important conversation:

What will it take for Texas communities to prepare for the next water challenge before it arrives?

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY

WHAT: Texas Desal 2026 Annual Conference

WHEN: September 22–24, 2026

WHERE: Sonesta Bee Cave, Austin, Texas

SESSION: Rethinking Our Approach to Desalination Projects

DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 24 | 2:15–3:15 p.m.

MODERATOR: Eva Arnaiz Garcia, MDS-Aqualia

Media are invited to connect with MDS-Aqualia during Texas Desal 2026 to discuss the water-security challenges facing Texas, the evolving role of desalination and how communities are preparing for future water demand.

Additional details and real-world examples will be shared following the conference.

ABOUT MDS-AQUALIA

MDS-Aqualia combines Aqualia’s international water expertise with MDS’s Texas experience to provide water and wastewater solutions for communities and utilities across the state.

The organization is focused on advancing water security, resilience, water reuse, desalination, infrastructure modernization and innovative utility solutions to help Texas communities prepare for the water challenges ahead.

MEDIA CONTACT

Andrea Gomez | 832-858-5850

Erika Abboud | 832-216-0122

marketing.usa@aqualia.com