Vista Ridge Pipeline Archives - San Antonio Report

Rural Texas landowners who lost water access due to San Antonio pipeline could soon get relief

by Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

Groundwater levels rapidly declined in rural Lee County after San Antonio began pumping the water and moving it 100 miles southwest.

Kinder Morgan Crew Punctures Vista Ridge Water Pipeline

by Jackie Wang May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

People from local organizations, guided by the Texas Organizing Project, protest a meeting about the San Antonio Water System's proposed new rate structure at the SAWS campus on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

SAWS Rates Should Prioritize Water for the People, Not Profit

by Meredith McGuire December 10, 2019December 13, 2019

SAWS is allocating water service for a neighborhood development in Kendall County near Boerne Texas.

Business & Tech

San Antonio Uses Water To Influence How Kendall County Land Is Developed

by Brendan Gibbons March 18, 2018January 31, 2020

Rows of vessels treat the brackish water through seven columns of water purifying membranes.

SAWS Invites Deluge of Community Input to Livestream

by Tom Bugg July 19, 2017February 28, 2018

Protestors stand in front of City Hall opposing the Vista Ridge pipeline. Photo by Scott Ball.

Vista Ridge Pipeline: A Historic Mistake for San Antonio

by Darby Riley February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

Chief Operating Officer of Western Pipe Operations at Garney Construction Scott Parrish observes the board meeting with a colleague. Photo by Scott Ball.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

SAWS Board Approves Garney Takeover of Vista Ridge Project

by Iris Dimmick May 18, 2016October 7, 2016

SAWS Chairman Berto Guerra, JR listens to a speaker during a board meeting. Photo by Scott Ball.

SAWS Could Save More Than $300 Million on Vista Ridge

by Iris Dimmick May 4, 2016October 7, 2016

Concerned community members ask SAWS staff questions about the Vista Ridge water pipeline project at SAWS headquarters. Photo by Iris Dimmick.a

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

SAWS: Vista Ridge is Not a Done Deal

by Iris Dimmick April 13, 2016October 7, 2016

A 60 inch pipe is installed by Garney Construction for the BexarMet-SAWS Water Resources Integration Program. Photo courtesy of Garney Construction.

Mayor Hopes to Dispel ‘Misinformation’ About Vista Ridge

by Iris Dimmick April 5, 2016January 31, 2020