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Experts look to desalinate salt water as local population, need for drinking water rises in region – ABC13 Houston

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Alan Day

Experts say the demand for fresh water is increasing due to the local population continuing to rise and the arrival of new data centers, which also need fresh water as they require a lot of power.

Source: Experts look to desalinate salt water as local population, need for drinking water rises in region | ABC13 Houston

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