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WaterSaver coupons help you bid farewell to an always-thirsty landscape

Mar 1, 2024

Inspired to make changes to your landscape? Now is the time to liven up your yard with SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupons! Through Oct. 15, SAWS residential customers can apply for up to four $100 WaterSaver coupons to replace part of your water-demanding grass with lush, drought-tolerant garden beds. That’s $400 in savings! Whether your yard… Continue Reading WaterSaver coupons help you bid farewell to an always-thirsty landscape

Drought continues and so do Stage 2 watering rules

Feb 1, 2024

Late January downpours were a welcome relief, especially to the Edwards Aquifer. But they haven’t put an end to the drought — or Stage 2 watering rules. But that’s okay because after all the rain, your landscape doesn’t need any extra water. Besides, your lawn is still dormant, so you’d only be feeding winter weeds.… Continue Reading Drought continues and so do Stage 2 watering rules

Fix a Leak week is March 18-24

Feb 1, 2024

Household leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted nationwide every year. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes! Common types of leaks found inside and outside the home include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets or showerheads, faulty outdoor spigots and broken sprinkler heads. All… Continue Reading Fix a Leak week is March 18-24

Is drought the new normal?

Aug 1, 2023

For those who didn’t know, San Antonio is in a drought-prone region. It’s nothing new — we always have been and always will be. Despite that, our community has thrived by working together on water — from diversifying our supplies to saving water year in and year out. But another key part of our water-saving… Continue Reading Is drought the new normal?

Summer’s here, y’all — time to ‘Wrangle your water use’

Jun 1, 2023

Whether you’re native to the Lone Star State or a transplant, you already know Texas is like a whole other country. But San Antonio’s climate is extra special, and your landscape often needs some TLC — or Texas-loving-care. While spring rains have greened things up, the drought isn’t over and our hot, dry summer months… Continue Reading Summer’s here, y’all — time to ‘Wrangle your water use’

Recent rain didn’t wash away Stage 2 watering rules

Apr 1, 2023

Daylight saving time ended in March — did you remember to “spring forward” the clock on your irrigation system? Replace the back-up batteries if it’s been a while and, most importantly, make sure the time is set to water only on your watering day during the 7-11 hours. Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a… Continue Reading Recent rain didn’t wash away Stage 2 watering rules

Switch off your sprinklers and save money in 2023

Oct 1, 2022

Save water now, save money throughout 2023. It’s as simple as turning off your irrigation system for the season. SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use, as measured across three complete billing cycles from mid-November to mid-March. So watering your landscape less now can add up to big savings all year… Continue Reading Switch off your sprinklers and save money in 2023

Avoid a Citation — Follow Stage 2 Watering Rules

Aug 1, 2022

Despite extreme heat and drought, San Antonio’s water supply remains in pretty good shape. That’s because our city has invested in diverse water sources beyond the Edwards Aquifer. SAWS manages 15 water supply projects originating from nine different sources. “SAWS has plenty of water to meet customer demand coming from water projects such as the… Continue Reading Avoid a Citation — Follow Stage 2 Watering Rules

We’re Still Under Stage 2 Watering Rules

Jul 1, 2022

Extreme heat and dry conditions are expected to dominate the summer — and so are Stage 2 watering rules. Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a sprinkler, irrigation system or soaker hose is allowed only from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m., one day a week, based on the last number of your street address. You… Continue Reading We’re Still Under Stage 2 Watering Rules

San Antonio Is In Stage 2 — Do You Know When To Water?

Apr 13, 2022

San Antonio hasn’t seen much rain so far this year — and the continued dry, parched conditions are the reason landscape watering rules will be sticking around for a while. Stage 2 rules were declared in 2022. Watering days stay the same in Stage 2 as in Stage 1, but the hours during which watering… Continue Reading San Antonio Is In Stage 2 — Do You Know When To Water?