Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Archives - San Antonio Report

New air monitoring project aims to measure what Southside residents are breathing

by Josh Archote October 12, 2026October 9, 2026

San Antonio residents have for decades worried about how nearby industries affect the air they breathe. The Health Collaborative is getting the data.

Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texans’ voice on certain air permits used by data centers

by Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune July 19, 2026July 17, 2026

Strong odor linked to smoldering fire in Southwest Bexar County, SAFD officials say

by Diego Medel March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

A wastewater permit, a dry creek bed and the dispute over Guajolote Ranch

by Diego Medel December 14, 2025December 15, 2025

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

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.

TCEQ OKs Guajolote permit application, but opponents are preparing to fight

by Lindsey Carnett January 22, 2024January 24, 2024

Engine exhaust is one of the leading causes of ozone pollution in Bexar County.

TCEQ approves local fee for vehicle emissions inspections beginning in November 2026

by Lindsey Carnett November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

The Llano River, a tributary of the Colorado River, passes through the Hill Country town of Junction.

Hill Country rivers beset by drought and a few greedy landowners

by Robert Rivard September 3, 2023September 2, 2023

Steam from a power plant in San Antonio on Aug. 4, 2021. Texas has sued the EPA over its federal “good neighbor” plan to reduce smog that crosses state lines.

Texas sues EPA over federal smog control plan

by Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2023June 12, 2023

EPA investigating Texas’ enforcement of Clean Water Act

by Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2023February 3, 2023