Water conservation is everyone’s responsibility, especially during extreme drought. In addition to alternate water supplies, the city’s conservation ordinance helps prevent more severe cutbacks. And most customers get it. They diligently follow the rules and keep their water use low. But there are those who repeatedly ignore the rules and continue to water more than… Continue Reading Updating the watering rules: SAWS wants your input
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?
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’
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
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
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
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 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?
Shorter days are on the way, temperatures are cooling down, and your landscape is preparing for its long winter’s nap. That means it doesn’t absorb as much water and soil evaporation drops significantly. Autumn is the ideal time to stop widespread watering — especially with your irrigation system. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Cut run… Continue Reading Fall Back on Watering
The Tokyo Summer Games may be over, but there are still some Olympic-size savings to be had on your monthly water bill. Thanks to ample rainfall in late spring and mid-summer, many thirsty landscapes were quenched and drenched — making it possible to turn off your irrigation system. But that’s not the only reason to… Continue Reading Go for the Water-Saving Gold
