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EAA Stage 4 Decision Doesn’t Affect SAWS Stage 2 Water Rules for Customers

Oct 11, 2022

Although Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) has announced Stage IV restrictions based on Comal Spring flows, San Antonio Water System customers should still adhere to Stage 2 watering rules. SAWS is tapping into its diversified water portfolio to meet the 40 percent required cutback in Edwards Aquifer pumping. SAWS has significantly diversified San Antonio’s water supplies… Continue Reading EAA Stage 4 Decision Doesn’t Affect SAWS Stage 2 Water Rules for Customers

Switch off your sprinklers and save money in 2023

Oct 1, 2022

Save water now, save money throughout 2023. It’s as simple as turning off your irrigation system for the season. SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use, as measured across three complete billing cycles from mid-November to mid-March. So watering your landscape less now can add up to big savings all year… Continue Reading Switch off your sprinklers and save money in 2023

Following Stage 2 watering rules? We appreciate you!

Sep 1, 2022

To everyone who has followed the Stage 2 watering rules, here’s a bit of good news: Your crispy grass should catch a break soon as the weather shifts into fall. But for those not yet on board, “Water you doing?” Water conservation is everyone’s responsibility, especially during extreme drought. Unlike other areas in the region… Continue Reading Following Stage 2 watering rules? We appreciate you!

As Drought Deepens, San Antonio is Water Secure

Aug 10, 2022

By Robert R. Puente, SAWS President and CEO Summer blasted in much earlier than normal this year, as San Antonio recorded the hottest May, June and July on record. Making matters worse, the weather pattern La Niña has limited rainfall since fall 2020, bringing significant drought to the western United States. As of July 7,… Continue Reading As Drought Deepens, San Antonio is Water Secure

Avoid a Citation — Follow Stage 2 Watering Rules

Aug 1, 2022

Despite extreme heat and drought, San Antonio’s water supply remains in pretty good shape. That’s because our city has invested in diverse water sources beyond the Edwards Aquifer. SAWS manages 15 water supply projects originating from nine different sources. “SAWS has plenty of water to meet customer demand coming from water projects such as the… Continue Reading Avoid a Citation — Follow Stage 2 Watering Rules

CPS Energy Color Coding Aims To Lower Energy Use

Jul 1, 2022

CPS Energy is launching a new conservation notification program to help customers conserve energy, manage their bills, and support state grid reliability. The notification scheme consists of four color-coded conservation levels to help residents lower energy use this summer. Green days call for everyday conservation actions while yellow days recommend additional actions during peak demand.… Continue Reading CPS Energy Color Coding Aims To Lower Energy Use

Keep Your Yard Happy and Bill Low With Hand Watering

Jun 1, 2022

It’s tough to watch your lawn and plants wilt in the sizzling summer heat. But there’s no need to panic. Your landscape will be just fine. Those brown blades of Bermuda grass? That’s a drought survival mechanism called “leaf firing” that helps the grass slow down and survive drier periods. Lawns can go without watering… Continue Reading Keep Your Yard Happy and Bill Low With Hand Watering

Get Rewarded for Your Water-Saving Ways

May 1, 2022

It’s time to get back out in the great outdoors and enjoy life with others. The GardenStyleSA.com events calendar can help you do just that! The calendar is quickly filling up with lots of opportunities to learn and earn. Every time you participate in a SAWS-approved conservation event or program you can earn points and… Continue Reading Get Rewarded for Your Water-Saving Ways

San Antonio Enters Stage 1 Watering Rules

Mar 9, 2022

Edwards Aquifer level hits 10-day trigger So far, San Antonio hasn’t seen much rain this year, and aquifer levels are reflecting that. City ordinance requires San Antonio to enter Stage 1 watering rules when the 10-day rolling average of the Edwards Aquifer level drops to 660 feet mean sea level at the monitored well. The… Continue Reading San Antonio Enters Stage 1 Watering Rules

San Antonio Ends Watering Rules

Nov 1, 2021

Per city ordinance, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh, in consultation with SAWS President/CEO Robert R. Puente, declared an end to Stage 1 watering rules effective Tuesday, November 2. Year-round watering rules will then be in effect. Recent rains and cooler temperatures have helped send the 10-day average for the Edwards Aquifer above the necessary… Continue Reading San Antonio Ends Watering Rules