San Antonio Water System officials and customers will need to wait a little longer to learn the fate of the utility’s proposed $3.2 billion infrastructure improvement program. San Antonio City Council was scheduled to vote on the proposal — and a four-year customer rate adjustment to fund it — at its June 18 meeting. However,… Continue Reading City Council votes to delay decision on SAWS rates
‘Water Forward’ plan will renew, strengthen infrastructure San Antonio has a well-earned reputation for forward-thinking water management. That legacy entered its next chapter May 19 when SAWS Trustees unanimously approved a four-year rate proposal to renew and revitalize our city’s water and sewer systems. Water Forward – Strengthening Water & Wastewater Infrastructure is a $3.2… Continue Reading SAWS board approves rate proposal
For the fifth consecutive year, the SAWS operating budget includes no water or sewer rate adjustments for 2025. The SAWS Board of Trustees was briefed on the proposed budget in September, with public hearings held at the October and November board meetings. The Board approved the budget Nov. 5. The budget includes more than $625… Continue Reading Adopted budget keeps water, sewer rates steady for 2025
Over the last two years, SAWS experts have been working diligently to update the city’s Water Management Plan. This roadmap for forecasting our long-term water needs and ways to meet those needs is updated about every five years to ensure water supplies for many decades to come. The draft 2024 Water Management Plan will soon… Continue Reading Coming soon: SAWS’ updated plan for our water future
Did you know SAWS manages 14 different water supply projects from eight different sources? While the Edwards Aquifer remains a cornerstone supply, SAWS’ diversified water portfolio assures a secure water future for our growing community. SAWS began diversifying its supplies back in 1999 with the introduction of the largest direct recycled water system in the… Continue Reading SAWS is always planning for your water future
It’s official: The final pipe segment on the W-6 sewer main replacement was put in place in July. The much-needed infrastructure project along U.S. Highway 90 to SW Military Drive near Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has involved five miles of tunneling more than 100 feet underground to avoid disrupting traffic and military activity on the… Continue Reading The Big Sewer’s Big Finish
Bexar County’s population is constantly growing, and the demand for water is growing with it. That’s why San Antonio Water System is always working to ensure the community has plentiful water supplies for generations to come. SAWS’ Water Management Plan, the organization’s guiding document to project water demands and identify firm water sources, includes details… Continue Reading SAWS Is Always Planning for Your Water Future
With freezing temperatures expected, it’s important to remember the dangers of water pipes freezing or bursting in cold temperatures. One of the most common hazards in San Antonio is freezing run-off from irrigation systems, so turn them off now before they become a liability. When water from spray irrigation systems run off onto sidewalks and… Continue Reading Protecting Your Pipes and Plants from Freezing Temperatures
