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After City Council delays vote on water rate increase, SAWS cuts capital plan by $594M

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

SAWS proposed to increase rates beginning in 2027 and reduce its capital plan by $594 million after City Council delayed its plans in June.

Business & Development

City Council delays SAWS rate increase, citing concerns about trust, efficiency

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

San Antonio council weighs water rate increase as SAWS lowers its ask

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen June 11, 2026June 10, 2026

SAWS President and CEO Robert PuenteGuests speaks during the ceremony to unveil a new mural honoring the Yanaguana River by local artist Cruz Ortiz.

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Listen: Why the future of San Antonio’s water looks different

by Diego Medel October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

SAWS customers could see rate increase next year to fund water treatment plant improvements

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

The riverbed of the Medina River has been reduced to cracked earth near Bandera on Saturday.

Edwards Aquifer Authority could enforce extraction limits. Here’s what it means for SAWS customers.

by Lindsey Carnett October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Fans arrive to the Alamodome.

Finger-pointing heats up as Final Four derails South Alamo water main replacement

by Lindsey Carnett August 15, 2024August 14, 2024

Park Place at Tobin Hill town houses are under construction where a trend in this type of home is increasing.

Business & Development

Nirenberg: San Antonio, SAWS must refocus on water policies for developers

by Lindsey Carnett June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Treated water flows down the outfall of the SAWS Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center on Monday. The treated water feeds back into the San Antonio River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico.

Final ruling makes it official — SAWS will take ownership of its wastewater

by Lindsey Carnett May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Property just South of Briggs Ranch development at the intersection of highways 211 and 90 in far West San Antonio has been sold.

Business & Development

Council approves new water impact fees for developers

by Lindsey Carnett May 16, 2024May 17, 2024