Since 1936, SAWS has been rated a superior water system by
the state of Texas. We are committed to providing you with
reliable, quality water, as well as providing responsible
leadership in managing San Antonio's water resources.
Edwards Aquifer
Currently, most of San Antonio's drinking water is
pumped from this massive underground reservoir. Learn
more about this amazing natural resource, including
aquifer levels and statistics.
Water
Quality
It's normal for all drinking water to contain trace amounts of minerals and other substances. Find out exactly what is in our superior-quality water supply.
New Water Sources
SAWS is developing numerous projects to help ensure our city's water future.
Water Recycling Each day millions of gallons of recycled water for non-drinking use are produced at four recycling centers owned and operated by SAWS.
Water Resource Protection & Compliance As a result of increased development in Bexar County and the potential for polluting the Edwards Aquifer, SAWS is taking a proactive approach to protecting our water quality.
Fluoride SAWS started adding fluoride to the water in
our system in August 2002. Here are the answers to
some frequently-asked questions about fluoridation.