For those who didn’t know, San Antonio is in a drought-prone region. It’s nothing new — we always have been and always will be. Despite that, our community has thrived by working together on water — from diversifying our supplies to saving water year in and year out. But another key part of our water-saving… Continue Reading Is drought the new normal?
Daylight saving time ended in March — did you remember to “spring forward” the clock on your irrigation system? Replace the back-up batteries if it’s been a while and, most importantly, make sure the time is set to water only on your watering day during the 7-11 hours. Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a… Continue Reading Recent rain didn’t wash away Stage 2 watering rules
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
Extreme heat and dry conditions are expected to dominate the summer — and so are Stage 2 watering rules. Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a sprinkler, irrigation system or soaker hose is allowed only from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m., one day a week, based on the last number of your street address. You… Continue Reading We’re Still Under Stage 2 Watering Rules
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
Watering by hand saves the most water and allows you to enjoy the garden you have worked so hard on. Plus, watering by hand is the only method allowed any day and time during drought restrictions. Here are some helpful hand-watering tips: • Use a watering wand with a cutoff valve to apply water in… Continue Reading Make the Most of Hand Watering
