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As Drought Deepens, San Antonio is Water Secure

Aug 10, 2022

By Robert R. Puente, SAWS President and CEO Summer blasted in much earlier than normal this year, as San Antonio recorded the hottest May, June and July on record. Making matters worse, the weather pattern La Niña has limited rainfall since fall 2020, bringing significant drought to the western United States. As of July 7,… Continue Reading As Drought Deepens, San Antonio is Water Secure

U.S. Drought Doesn’t Mean Water Shortage for S.A. — But Why?

Jun 1, 2022

The dry La Niña weather pattern that’s been in place since 2020 shows no signs of letting up. The result: deep drought across the western U.S. But even in drought, San Antonio is not in water crisis. Why? San Antonio leaders — in partnership with SAWS — have created a culture of stewardship and conservation… Continue Reading U.S. Drought Doesn’t Mean Water Shortage for S.A. — But Why?