Galvan: The case for a seawater desalination plant at Laguna Madre

LAGUNA MADRE, Texas – Laguna Madre Water District wants to hear from voters on plans to build a seawater desalination plant. The vote will take place on May 3. 

Eduardo Salazar, LMWD’s director of finance, has said such a plant would impact utility rates. “Based on our current estimates, utility bills are expected to increase by approximately 25% to 35% once the facility becomes operational in 2028,” Salazar has said. 

The project is slated to cost $72 million. U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has already secured a $17.5 million grant.

In an interview with Ron Whitlock Reports, Carlos Galvan, general manager for LMWD, says the desalination plant is desperately needed. Veteran broadcaster Ron Whitlock has endorsed the project. 

Here is a video recording of Whitlock interviewing Galvan:

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