San Antonio's cheapest source of water is conservation — water we don't use. That's why our proven conservation programs have become a cornerstone of the community's long-term water management strategy. With your help, we can keep SAWS rates among the lowest in the nation, while saving tomorrow's water today.

Drought Restrictions Drought rules and stages help the community manage water use based on specific levels of the Edwards Aquifer. Year Round  |  Stage 1  |  Stage 2  |  Stage 3 Report Water Waste   Programs & Rebates SAWS has developed these water-wise programs and rebates to encourage conservation by saving you a lot of green. Residential  |  Commercial             Conservation Ordinance These water-saving provisions help San Antonians save up to 1.3 billion gallons per year. Why Conserve? Conservation is an important tool in managing our diverse supplies of high-quality drinking water for 1.3 million people. How You Can Help There are many things that you can do around the house to help conserve our most precious resource - water. Use our water-saving tips and "Be a WaterSaver."     WaterSaver Lane Next time you visit the San Antonio Botanical Garden, be sure to go by WaterSaver Lane, the lawn and environmental exhibit sponsored in part by SAWS.   Calendar of Events Learn more conservation tips at workshops, seminars and lectures held in the San Antonio.

Leave high maintenance behind and give your lawn a fresh start. We'll show you how. Some seasonal color for your inbox – delivered. Look what's inside the new WaterSaver eNewsletter. Use our online reporting form to tell us about the water waste occurrences you observe. SAWS' approved low-water plant list will add amazing color, texture and even shade to your water-wise landscape.