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Documentary Showcases San Antonio’s ‘Green Solutions’ to ‘Water Blues’

by Iris Dimmick February 9, 2014October 7, 2016

According to SAWS, "Feasibility studies confirm that there is sufficient quantity and quality of brackish groundwater available in the Wilcox Aquifer to support the SAWS desalination program. Brackish water, which contains dissolved solids, will be treated to drinking standards using a reverse osmosis treatment facility."

Conversation: SAWS Abandons Pipes, Redirects Focus to Desalination Plant

by San Antonio Report Staff February 7, 2014October 7, 2016

Photo courtesy of SAWS.

Give Your Sprinkler System a Break — and a Checkup

by Adolph Garcia January 29, 2014February 28, 2018

CPS Energy employee performs winter weatherization upgrades at one of two Braunig natural gas peaking units. Photo by Vincent McDonald of CPS Energy.

SAWS and CPS Energy Explore New Energy/Water Collaborative

by Doyle Beneby January 10, 2014October 7, 2016

UTSA alumna, Dr. Jordan Kaufmann, holds up her life saving invention to treat aortic aneurysms. Photo by Mark McClendon.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Education, Health, Lifestyle

A Research University’s Role in a City on the Rise

by Mauli Agrawal January 7, 2014October 7, 2016

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Council Approves Two Year SAWS Rate Increase

by Iris Dimmick November 21, 2013November 21, 2013

Graphic courtesy of SA Clean Tech Forum.

Energy/Water Nexus: Policy, Partnerships to Lead the Way

by Iris Dimmick October 16, 2013January 31, 2020

Instead of retrofitting the plant with potentially $550 million worth of pollution control mechanisms, CPS Energy decided to close the coal-fired Deely Power Plant by 2018. Photo courtesy of CPS Energy.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Energy, Future of Texas Linked to Water

by Doyle Beneby October 14, 2013January 31, 2020

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

The Energy/Water Nexus: Answering to the Future

by Iris Dimmick October 10, 2013January 31, 2020

Texas Sun Yard in Burning Tree 2610 Short Branch cul-de-sac 78247 This yard is on the opposite corner of the two shade yards. The plan was to leave a small portion of the grass that was doing well, and work out from there. The rest of the lawn was replaced by subtle mulched berms to create a rolling effect. Crushed granite pathways, river rock and boulder accents accentuate the theme, along with rustic yard art. Plants are primarily succulents and cactus.

WaterSaver Landscapes Ready for Their Close-up

by Mark Peterson October 4, 2013October 7, 2016