Texas Border Business
By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business
SkyH2O is in the Rio Grande Valley this week as part of its South Texas tour, meeting with regional stakeholders to present its atmospheric water generation technology and explore potential projects in the area.
The company is not deploying systems at this time but is seeking partners and customers interested in adopting its industrial-scale approach to producing drinking water from ambient air.
SkyH2O’s system, known as the MAXIMUS 4360, uses industrial refrigeration and airflow processes to extract moisture from the air and convert it into potable water. According to company specifications, each unit can produce approximately 2,500 to 2,800 gallons per day under optimal conditions.
Company materials describe the technology as “climate-resilient water infrastructure” intended to support water security and economic development. The systems are modular and can be scaled through multi-unit installations based on demand and site conditions.
“At SkyH2O, we specialize in producing clean drinking and industrial water from the air. We are advancing and scaling atmospheric water generation for industrial-scale water projects, serving B2B and B2C customers,” wrote Terell Jones.
“We are seeking strategic partnerships and investors for these initiatives. Ideal partners include robust corporations in Commercial Real Estate, Data Center Cooling, Land Development, Sports Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Commercial Construction, or Manufacturing sectors that can support our growth,” Jones said.
“Our planet faces a significant water crisis due to droughts, population growth, and strained infrastructure. This situation threatens families, ecosystems, and businesses worldwide,” Jones told Texas Border Business.
The visit comes as South Texas continues to face water supply challenges linked to prolonged drought and reduced flows in the Rio Grande. These conditions have affected agriculture and regional economic activity.
Water availability is also tied to the 1944 Water Treaty, which governs water sharing between the United States and Mexico. Texas officials have raised concerns about Mexico’s delivery obligations under the agreement.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has called for enforcement of the treaty and has requested that it be included in the upcoming renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade framework.
The regional water shortage has had economic consequences, including the closure of a sugar mill in Santa Rosa, resulting in job losses and financial impacts in the Rio Grande Valley.
Other long-term solutions are also under consideration. A desalination project involving an Israeli company has been announced for South Texas, with a projected timeline of 2030 to 2031 and an estimated $1 billion investment.
SkyH2O’s visit adds another potential option to the list under review. Unlike desalination, which treats seawater, atmospheric water generation systems produce water directly from atmospheric humidity. The company is currently engaging with local leaders and organizations to determine whether its technology could be implemented in the region.
