By Robert R. Puente, SAWS President and CEO Summer blasted in much earlier than normal this year, as San Antonio recorded the hottest May, June and July on record. Making matters worse, the weather pattern La Niña has limited rainfall since fall 2020, bringing significant drought to the western United States. As of July 7,… Continue Reading As Drought Deepens, San Antonio is Water Secure
Texas native plants are way tougher than they look. They can withstand brutally hot and dry conditions with very little help. That means even though you can water once a week, you don’t have to — even if your landscape is brown. St. Augustine, Bermuda and zoysia grass have been rigorously tested and found to… Continue Reading Don’t Worry About Your Plants — They Will Survive
The dry La Niña weather pattern that’s been in place since 2020 shows no signs of letting up. The result: deep drought across the western U.S. But even in drought, San Antonio is not in water crisis. Why? San Antonio leaders — in partnership with SAWS — have created a culture of stewardship and conservation… Continue Reading U.S. Drought Doesn’t Mean Water Shortage for S.A. — But Why?
Per city ordinance, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh, in consultation with SAWS President/CEO Robert R. Puente, declared an end to Stage 1 watering rules effective Tuesday, November 2. Year-round watering rules will then be in effect. Recent rains and cooler temperatures have helped send the 10-day average for the Edwards Aquifer above the necessary… Continue Reading San Antonio Ends Watering Rules
