Winter is the ideal time to let your sprinklers sleep because your lawn is snoozing too. And that’s a good thing since we’re starting off 2026 still under watering rules — and in drought. Back-to-back years of record heat paired with a severe lack of rainfall continue to challenge the Edwards Aquifer. This means Stage… Continue Reading Let your sprinklers slumber on — it’s winter, and we’re still in Stage 3
There’s not much time left to prune your oak trees this winter, especially if you want to minimize the chance of oak wilt. During the coldest days of the year, the beetles that carry the spores of the oak wilt fungus are very few and unlikely to fly. Pruning is done for three reasons (in… Continue Reading Prune now to avoid oak wilt
The price of food and other necessities seem higher than ever these days. But one essential you should be paying less for this season is your water bill. That’s because when temperatures drop, so should your outdoor water use — and that makes winter water bills the lowest of the year. If your January and… Continue Reading Winter = lower water bills
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
There’s not much time left to prune your oak trees this winter, especially if you want to minimize the chance of oak wilt. During the coldest days of the year, the beetles that carry the spores of the oak wilt fungus are very few and unlikely to fly. Pruning is done for three reasons (in… Continue Reading Prune now to avoid oak wilt
While it may not feel cold now, we all know Texas weather can change in an instant. So it’s key to “Be Ready” for the unexpected — in case we’re faced with extreme winter weather and the hardships it can bring. Even though weather cold enough to damage pipes is rare here, outdoor pipes and… Continue Reading Be Ready: Prepare and protect your pipes
The best way to weather an emergency is to prepare for it ahead of time. SAWS wants to help you Be Ready for the Unexpected in case we’re faced with extreme winter weather and the hardships it can bring. In addition to our own efforts behind the scenes to make San Antonio’s water plants, pipes… Continue Reading Winter is here — Be ready for the unexpected
There’s not much time left to prune your oak trees this winter, especially if you want to minimize the chance of oak wilt. During the coldest days of the year, the beetles that carry the spores of the oak wilt fungus are very few and unlikely to fly. Pruning is done for three reasons (in… Continue Reading Last Chance to Prune Oaks
Following last February’s record-breaking winter storm, it seemed clear that San Antonians simply weren’t ready — for the temperatures, the power outages and the resulting loss of water service. It was a catastrophe that affected all of us and it’s something we don’t want to experience ever again. Emergencies happen. So SAWS has been working… Continue Reading Are You Ready To Weather An Emergency?
Leaks happen. The worst part is we don’t often realize it until a whopper of a water bill arrives in the mail or a flood of water bursts through a wall. That’s where our Be Ready rebate can help. As winter approaches, SAWS is offering a $75 rebate when residential customers hire a licensed plumber… Continue Reading Prep Your Pipes for Winter and Get a $75 SAWS Rebate
