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Senior Data Analyst Gregg Eckhardt overlooks water passing through a clarifier at the SAWS Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center. Buckwheat and other plant growth present at this stage is considered a sign that the water is now toxin free.

SAWS staff not concerned by levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in Castle Hills well

by Lindsey Carnett April 23, 2024April 24, 2024

SAWS approved the implementation of smart meters across the water utility's full-service area during its Tuesday board meeting.

SAWS installation of smart meters on track despite contractor hiccup

by Lindsey Carnett April 2, 2024April 4, 2024

The further out a development is from the existing SAWS system, the more expensive the fees are for the developer to connect to the water system.

Business & Development

Connecting to SAWS systems to cost developers more later this year as water utility raises fees

by Lindsey Carnett March 11, 2024March 10, 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

As part of the 2024 Water Management Plan, SAWS says they will work to add water in its aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system to keep up with climate changes and population growth impacting our region.

A new type of drought: SAWS’ updated water plan takes a changing climate into account

by Lindsey Carnett January 9, 2024January 9, 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

Price tag for SAWS backup generators significantly higher than estimated

by Lindsey Carnett December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

The toothless blindcat, top, and widemouth blindcat

Protections for the toothless blindcat threaten access to critical Edwards Aquifer wells

by Andrea Drusch October 23, 2023October 24, 2023

Andrea Beymer

New SAWS chief operating officer Andrea Beymer blazes trail in water utility industry

by Lindsey Carnett October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

Medina Lake, seen at 4% capacity.

Here’s why a small water district’s bond request pushed SAWS to sue after years of frustration

by Lindsey Carnett October 6, 2023October 9, 2023