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- Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program
- Fire Hydrant Meter Rates
- Flatrate Sewer Program
- Impact Fees
- Modeling Criteria Guidelines
- New Service
- Specifications for New Development
- Subdivisions
- TxDOT Utility Installation Requests
- Utility Service Regulations
- Well Permit Forms
- Design Resources
- Commercial Rebates
- SMWB at SAWS
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Developer Resources
The Developer Resources section provides documents and information to help with the planning and implementation of water and sewer service extensions into new areas.
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Authorized Contractors\Plumbers List
Directory of authorized contractors/plumbers that have been authorized to make connections to SAWS' water, reuse, and/or wastewater utilities.
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Clearing and Grading Ordinance
SAWS helps to protect water quality by enforcing clearing and grading ordinances on local construction projects.
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Conservation Ordinance
Ordinance requirements for irrigation systems and drought-tolerant grass varieties in new developments.
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Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program
Help safeguard public drinking water and protect the health of our customers by maintaining a high level of backflow prevention and cross-connection control.
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Fire Hydrant Meter Rates
SAWS may authorize a meter to be connected temporarily to a fire hydrant during construction operations in lieu of installing a temporary service line.
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Impact Fees
Impact fees are imposed on new development to help recover capital costs associated with providing the infrastructure and other required improvements to new development.
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Modeling Criteria Guidelines
Computer modeling guidelines for subdivision where pressure is not within regulations.
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New Service
Installation of new water or wastewater installations to water or wastewater mains where none existed before.
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Subdivisions
Current information and standard documents for use by developers and engineers for the review and approval of subdivision plats and related construction plans.
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TxDOT Utility Installation Requests
Effective Jan. 1, 2012 all utility installation requests for water and sewer improvements within the Texas Department of Transportation Right-of-Way.
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Utility Service Regulations
Utility Service Regulations establish the policies governing service extension to customers of SAWS water, sewer and recycled water utilities.
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Well Permit Forms
SAWS is the agency responsible for permitting water well activities within the San Antonio city limits and SAWS service area.








