Who controls the tap? Private water company seeks long-term deal in South Texas

Who controls the tap? Private water company seeks long-term deal in South Texas

The need for more water in South Texas is urgent and growing. Cities are rushing to secure new supplies, including desalination. But there's a new force in the region's water landscape and it's not a public utility.Seven Seas Water Group, a private company, is positioning itself to control significant water resources across the Coastal Bend through decades-long contracts that promise fast delivery and no upfront costs. But the trade-off could be…