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2002
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Jan.
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Water Conservation - SAWS customer water use drops to 143 gallons per day per person.
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2002
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Feb. 7
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Board of Trustees approve a resolution for the refunding of $300.5 million in 1992 Water System
Revenue and refunding Bonds saving ratepayers approximately $7.8 million.
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2002
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Feb. 15
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SAWS presents the Sixth Annual Watersaver Awards, recognizing local companies who have taken
a leadership role in water conservation efforts.
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2002
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Feb. 20 |
Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to investigate a flood control / recharge structure
located in Cibolo Creek signed. |
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2002
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Feb. 25 |
SAWS delivers water from the Trinity Aquifer. This represents the first non-Edwards water to be
introduced into the SAWS distribution system.
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2002
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Feb. 27 |
LCRA/SAWS Agreement for up to 150,000 acre feet per year of surface water from the Colorado River
was signed. Seven year study period to determine the feasibility of the project was initiated.
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2002
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March 11 |
SAWS formalizes commitment to environmental excellence and protecting precious, natural resources
by becoming a Clean Texas partner, a TCEQ program.
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2002
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April 4
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SAWS presented several awards at the State Conference of the Texas Section of the American Water
Works Association (TAWWA)/ Water Environmental Association of Texas (WEAT).
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2002
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April 30 |
Governor announces new State Water Plan for developing new long-term water resources for the
State of Texas.
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2002
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July 31
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Ground breaking ceremony for SAWS South Bexar County Aquifer Storage and Recovery facility.
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2002 |
Aug. 2
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SAWS and BexarMet start the fluoridation of San Antonio's water supply. |
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2002 |
Aug. 7
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Senate panel approves $2 million for SAWS Aquifer Protection Program. The programs seeks to
identify and purchase environmentally sensitive properties directly above the Edwards Aquifer. |
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2002 |
Sept. 26
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SAWS signs agreement to provide rebate incentives for new-home buyers who include
water-conserving features in their homes and landscape. |
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2002 |
Oct. 1
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SAWS becomes one of the first public utilities in Texas to allow credit card payments. |
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2002 |
Oct. 4
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Pretreatment Program wins national recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency. |
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2002 |
Dec. 16
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Water Recycling Centers receive awards from the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA), Dos Rios received a Gold Award and Silver Awards went to Salado and Medio. |
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2002 |
December
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Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District (EUWCD) and SAWS approve an Aquifer
Protection and Management agreement. |
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2002 |
Dec. 17
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Board approves a contract to support installation of an integrated Business Information System.
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