Recent dramatic (and sadly deadly) rain events remain fresh in our minds. So it seems odd to many that despite being inundated with rainfall, we are still solidly in drought — and Stage 3 watering rules. A little more than half the water our community uses comes from the Edwards Aquifer. This vast underground system… Continue Reading Drought persists despite recent downpours
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
If your sprinklers are slumbering, well done — because your lawn is still hibernating too. And that’s a good thing since we’re starting off 2025 still under watering rules. Occasional showers in December were a welcome relief, but they didn’t put an end to the ongoing drought. Back-to-back years of record heat paired with a… Continue Reading Don’t water — it’s still winter, and we’re still in Stage 3
The times, they are a’ changin’ — lawn watering times, that is. In June, San Antonio City Council approved updates to the city’s drought ordinance, including new landscape watering rules. The changes also include a new process for water waste violations and new rules for drip irrigation. The updates are part of the 2024 SAWS… Continue Reading Council OKs drought rule changes – Here’s how that affects you
San Antonio has been under Stage 1 watering rules for about a month, but hot, dry conditions of La Niña have caused the 10-day average at the Edwards Aquifer J-17 monitoring well to drop below 650 feet, triggering Stage 2 watering rules. The trigger was reached today, so per City ordinance, City Manager Erik Walsh… Continue Reading San Antonio Enters Stage 2 Watering Rules
Edwards Aquifer level hits 10-day trigger So far, San Antonio hasn’t seen much rain this year, and aquifer levels are reflecting that. City ordinance requires San Antonio to enter Stage 1 watering rules when the 10-day rolling average of the Edwards Aquifer level drops to 660 feet mean sea level at the monitored well. The… Continue Reading San Antonio Enters Stage 1 Watering Rules
Falling Edwards Aquifer level triggers conservation measures San Antonio’s intermittent rains have not prevented drops in the Edwards Aquifer. As a result, the 10-day average at San Antonio’s monitoring well has dropped to 659.8, requiring a return to Stage 1 watering rules effective July 10, 2020. Per City ordinance, City Manager Erik Walsh in consultation… Continue Reading San Antonio Enters Stage 1 Watering Rules
