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SAWS is experiencing a high incidence of main breaks and leaks due to very dry conditions. We are working on repairs across the city and appreciate your patience. View Map

Protecting our environment is top priority

Our customers expect safe, reliable water for drinking, recreation and business use. Delivering quality water while protecting our environment is important to us.

Our wastewater and environmental experts work closely with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure our wastewater and drinking water operations comply with the spirit and the letter of the law. SAWS' “A-rated” wastewater treatment operation has been acclaimed as one of the best environmental programs in the country.

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Environmental Trifecta

San Antonio is the only U.S. city to reuse all three wastewater treatment process byproducts: recycled water, organic biosolids and methane gas. We humbly call it the environmental “trifecta.”

Learn More About Water Recycling

Additional Initiatives

Did you know up to three-fourths of San Antonio's sewer spills are caused by grease and debris in the sewer main? Well now you do! And you also know that there are ways to dispose of unwanted or expired medication. See the side links for more info!