The extraordinary winter weather we experienced in February challenged our beloved city and our local utilities, and those across Texas, in ways never before seen. Together, we rose above the obstacles of extended power and water outages, icy roads and pipes frozen solid. When the agency that manages our state’s electrical grid mandated rolling blackouts,… Continue Reading Beyond the Big Freeze: A Message From SAWS’ CEO
Below-freezing temperatures took a toll on pipes throughout the city. Your in-ground sprinkler system could also have sustained damage. Take these steps now to avoid bigger, more costly problems later. Locate any leaking pipes or valves and mark them with a flag or paint. Find the backflow preventer, which is usually in a rectangular box… Continue Reading Big Freeze Aftermath: Sprinkler System Checkup
Following February’s extreme weather, many people are worried about their plants and if they’ll survive. Luckily most plants were still dormant when the record-setting freezes set in. So their roots, trunks, branches and buds should have been protected. What to expect: Subtropical and small leafy plants likely froze back to the ground, but many will… Continue Reading Big Freeze Aftermath: Losses in the Landscape
Brrrr… winter weather has arrived in San Antonio! With below freezing temperatures forecast for multiple days coming up, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) would like to remind homeowners about the dangers of water pipes freezing or bursting in cold temperatures. As ice begins to form, it expands and can possibly break pipes. “San Antonio is… Continue Reading Protect Your Pipes from Old Man Winter
Yes, cold weather in San Antonio occasionally visits our doorsteps, and we at San Antonio Water System have helpful tips for when cold fronts do visit the Alamo City. Freezes do happen here, but you can be ready to protect your pipes, plants, and pets with these preparations. Pipes Better to have your bubble burst… Continue Reading Winter is Coming — Even in San Antonio
