How much you’re charged for your sewer service is up to you. Save water now, save money throughout 2026. It’s as simple as turning off your irrigation system for the season. SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use. So, the less water you use from mid-November to mid-March, the lower your… Continue Reading Switch off sprinklers now to lock in savings for 2026
Spring has sprung, though it’s a little hard to believe — partly because our plants look just OK, not great. But mostly because we haven’t had any meaningful rain in quite some time. The sad truth is we are still in drought. In fact, this is our sixth dry spring in a row — and… Continue Reading Years-long drought not expected to depart anytime soon
Although leaks and other issues are common in irrigation systems, the biggest single source of water waste occurs where you least expect it — at the control box. While you’re adjusting irrigation for the cool season or just turning off your sprinkler system for the year, remember to also make sure your irrigation controller knows… Continue Reading Don’t lose control of your controller
How much you’re charged for your sewer service is up to you. Save water now, save money throughout 2025. It’s as simple as turning off your irrigation system for the season. SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use. So, the less water you use from mid-November to mid-March, the lower your… Continue Reading Switch off the sprinklers and save money in 2025
The new Stage 3 watering hours have left some SAWS customers concerned about dragging around their hose-end sprinklers in the dark. That’s because new watering times shifted to earlier in the morning and later in the evening. But hose-end sprinkler users can avoid having to water late at night by applying for a variance. Apply… Continue Reading Hose-end sprinkler users: get a variance to water earlier
Did you know your irrigation system can use more water in one week than your entire family uses in a month? Gardening and Landscaping Industry. Automatic Backyard Garden Lawn Water Sprinkler in Action. In Ground System. Watering Plants and Grass. In fact, SAWS customers with irrigation systems use 70% more water on average in the… Continue Reading Get paid to kick your irrigation system to the curb
Whether you’re native to the Lone Star State or a transplant, you already know Texas is like a whole other country. But San Antonio’s climate is extra special, and your landscape often needs some TLC — or Texas-loving-care. While spring rains have greened things up, the drought isn’t over and our hot, dry summer months… Continue Reading Summer’s here, y’all — time to ‘Wrangle your water use’
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
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
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
