South Central Texas is not immune to extreme winter weather and the catastrophe it can cause. We learned that the hard way in February 2021 during record-breaking winter storm Uri. And it’s something we don’t want to experience again. Still, emergencies happen. That’s why SAWS is always working to make sure these events don’t affect… Continue Reading Be Ready for freezing weather
After two days of bitter winter conditions, temperatures are on the rise again, although there may still be some freezing temperatures at night, any frozen pipes on customers’ property will begin to thaw. San Antonio Water System infrastructure did not have water outages due to freezing weather, but some customers’ pipes may have frozen. As… Continue Reading SAWS reports no outages from freeze; warns about residential frozen pipes
After an unprecedented freeze last year that left many residents without power or water, San Antonio Water System is urging customers to prepare for emergencies that might affect their water services. The utility has launched a dedicated Be Ready for the Unexpected webpage complete with infographics and how-to videos in English and Spanish. The information… Continue Reading SAWS Launches Online ‘Be Ready for the Unexpected’ Resources
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?
This spring, gardening is all about patience. Some plants survived the deep freeze and are recovering slowly. Others weren’t so lucky. But there is a prime opportunity for you to embrace — and SAWS can help! Go ahead and dare to dream up a sublime space for entertaining alfresco that also saves water. Then bring… Continue Reading Rescue Your Landscape with WaterSaver Coupons
Did the winter freeze decimate your landscape? Don’t despair. This is the perfect opportunity to make your yard more drought and cold resistant with plants that can handle our sizzling summers and weather our winters. Remember to use our WaterSaver Coupons to help pay for these bold, blooming plants. Learn more and apply online at… Continue Reading Weatherize Your Garden
The extraordinary winter weather we experienced in February challenged our beloved city and our local utilities, and those across Texas, in ways never before seen. Together, we rose above the obstacles of extended power and water outages, icy roads and pipes frozen solid. When the agency that manages our state’s electrical grid mandated rolling blackouts,… Continue Reading Beyond the Big Freeze: A Message From SAWS’ CEO
Below-freezing temperatures took a toll on pipes throughout the city. Your in-ground sprinkler system could also have sustained damage. Take these steps now to avoid bigger, more costly problems later. Locate any leaking pipes or valves and mark them with a flag or paint. Find the backflow preventer, which is usually in a rectangular box… Continue Reading Big Freeze Aftermath: Sprinkler System Checkup
Following February’s extreme weather, many people are worried about their plants and if they’ll survive. Luckily most plants were still dormant when the record-setting freezes set in. So their roots, trunks, branches and buds should have been protected. What to expect: Subtropical and small leafy plants likely froze back to the ground, but many will… Continue Reading Big Freeze Aftermath: Losses in the Landscape
Brrrr… winter weather has arrived in San Antonio! With below freezing temperatures forecast for multiple days coming up, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) would like to remind homeowners about the dangers of water pipes freezing or bursting in cold temperatures. As ice begins to form, it expands and can possibly break pipes. “San Antonio is… Continue Reading Protect Your Pipes from Old Man Winter