From Drought to Data: How MDS Aqualia Is Reimagining Texas Water — One Smart Solution at a Time

After making waves at TML 2025, MDS Aqualia takes its mission for smarter, sustainable water to the Binational River Symposium in McAllen.

As the Texas Municipal League Convention 2025 wraps up, one company left an unmistakable impression by turning a statewide concern into a message of innovation and action. MDS Aqualia, a leading provider of smart water and wastewater solutions, didn’t just exhibit technology—they showed the future of Texas water.

“Texas doesn’t have a water problem,” said one company executive during TML sessions. “It has an innovation opportunity.”

And that opportunity, the team emphasized, lies where technology meets trust.

Rewriting the Texas Water Story

Every year, droughts deepen, cities grow, and infrastructure ages. But MDS Aqualia is proving that the path forward doesn’t depend on scarcity—it depends on smart systems and strategic partnerships.

At TML 2025, the company unveiled a new playbook for water resilience: blending AI, analytics, and advanced engineering to safeguard every drop.

Smart Leak Detection — The Silent Revolution

Through AI-driven analytics and real-time monitoring, MDS Aqualia’s networks detect invisible leaks before they become losses. Cities using Aqualia’s system have cut non-revenue water by up to 25 percent in the first year, saving millions of gallons and dollars.

Desalination & Brackish Water — Hidden Reservoirs Beneath Our Feet

Aqualia is expanding Texas’s water portfolio through desalination and brackish aquifer recovery.

“The next great water source isn’t a new pipeline—it’s what’s already beneath us.”

At TML, attendees learned how advanced membranes, modular units, and energy-recovery systems are converting untapped aquifers into sustainable, drought-proof supplies.

Predictive Infrastructure — AI That Thinks Ahead

Through predictive maintenance and digital-twin modeling, MDS Aqualia helps utilities anticipate issues before they escalate.

“Our goal isn’t to react—it’s to predict.”

By combining data, automation, and machine learning, the company gives city engineers foresight instead of firefighting.

Complete Water & Wastewater Solutions

MDS Aqualia provides comprehensive water and wastewater management, operations, and maintenance services to more than 160 utility districts, serving over 450,000 people across the Greater Houston area and throughout Texas—including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties.

Each MDS Aqualia contract is carefully structured to meet the unique needs of every district—whether small, growing, or mature. This local-first model ensures that innovation delivers real performance, lower costs, and measurable community impact.

From control-room operators monitoring live data to field crews optimizing networks, every part of the company’s ecosystem is designed for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

“We don’t just run plants—we empower communities,” said one MDS representative. “Our teams keep water safe, systems strong, and cities growing.”

From Fort Worth to McAllen: The Water Conversation Continues

After energizing TML 2025, MDS Aqualia is heading south to the Rio Grande / Rio Bravo Binational River Symposium 2025, hosted by the Texas Water Foundation in McAllen, Texas (November 5–7).

Event details: https://www.texaswater.org/binationalriversymposium2025

The symposium will unite policymakers, engineers, and cross-border stakeholders to chart a sustainable future for the Rio Grande basin—where collaboration and innovation intersect.

As a sponsor and active participant, MDS Aqualia will:

- Present case studies on desalination, reuse, and non-revenue water management.

- Join expert panels on binational cooperation and financing sustainable infrastructure.

- Demonstrate modular treatment technologies optimized for Texas and border communities.

“The Rio Grande is more than a river—it’s a lifeline,” said a company spokesperson. “We’re bringing global innovation to ensure its sustainability for generations to come.”

A Vision for Texas — and Beyond

With operations in 18 countries, 48 desalination plants, and 45 million people served worldwide, Aqualia’s impact is global—but its heart is local. Through MDS Aqualia, that global expertise is powering a Texas-grown mission: to make every drop count.

From AI leak detection to full-scale water-reuse facilities, MDS Aqualia is redefining what it means to deliver resilience through intelligence.

“When we invest in water, we invest in people, prosperity, and possibility,” the company stated. “That’s what drives us—from Fort Worth to McAllen and beyond.”

Join the Movement Toward a Water-Resilient Texas

Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of the Rio Grande. At the Binational River Symposium 2025 in McAllen, MDS Aqualia will join water leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Texas and Mexico to explore new pathways for sustainability, collaboration, and smart infrastructure.

Discover how MDS Aqualia’s cutting-edge technology and long-term commitment to water resilience are helping communities manage resources smarter, protect supply, and build a more sustainable tomorrow.

About MDS Aqualia

MDS Aqualia provides complete water and wastewater management solutions—combining innovation, sustainability, and community-centered service. With operations across Texas, the company serves more than 450,000 residents through advanced plants, automation systems, and data-driven efficiency tools.

As part of Aqualia USA, one of the world’s leading water operators, MDS Aqualia brings global innovation to local communities.

Learn more: https://aqualiausalp.mdswater.com