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Well Water Sampling Detects E. Coli in Raw Water in Castle Hills

Routine testing of raw, untreated groundwater from a SAWS water well at 6912 West Ave detected the presence of E. coli bacteria. Raw water is water drawn directly from a well before treatment and disinfection. The affected well was immediately taken offline, and the untreated water never entered the drinking water distribution system serving customers.… Continue Reading Well Water Sampling Detects E. Coli in Raw Water in Castle Hills

Localized flooding collapses concrete main, triggers sewer spill

Bypass has been established; repairs ongoing San Antonio Water System crews are responding to a sewer spill that occurred earlier at the intersection of Bicentennial Road and Interstate 10 East. The spill was caused by a 24-inch collapsed concrete sewer main inundated by recent heavy rains and weakening the structure. The spilled amount exceeded the… Continue Reading Localized flooding collapses concrete main, triggers sewer spill