Robert Puente Archives - San Antonio Report

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 CEO Robert Puente discusses San Antonio’s water security, conservation success and what a potential 2026 rate increase could mean for residents.

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

SAWS trustees signed off on $133,000 bonus for utility President and CEO Robert Puente.

SAWS board approves $133,000 bonus for CEO Robert Puente

by Lindsey Carnett May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

The City of Helotes and other entities oppose the construction of a wastewater plant, worried the treated wastewater will degrade the quality of water recharging the Edwards Aquifer.

SAWS joins effort to stop wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch development

by Lindsey Carnett February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Treated water from the SAWS Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center flows out of the facility and into the San Antonio River. Clint Datchuk / San Antonio Report

State judges support approval of SAWS’ treated wastewater permit — with stipulations

by Lindsey Carnett December 14, 2023December 15, 2023