water restrictions Archives - San Antonio Report

Don’t let the heavy rain fool you, San Antonio water restrictions remain

by Danya Pérez May 31, 2025June 2, 2025

The Edwards Aquifer Authority downgraded its restrictions for the city, but your daily routine shouldn’t change.

A sign warning drivers of water on Austin Highway.

Flooding, heavy rains expected this weekend in San Antonio area

by Lindsey Carnett May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Kaleigh Stewart, 4, plays in the splash pad at Yanaguana Park Tuesday.

Even as drought shrinks aquifer levels, San Antonio could be spared from tighter water restrictions

by Lindsey Carnett May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

Sprinklers water the lawn in front of an Alamo Heights home last year.

San Antonio enters Stage 1 watering rules with drier, warmer conditions ahead

by Lindsey Carnett March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

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

San Antonio returns to Stage 1 watering rules despite recent rains

by Lindsey Carnett August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Brown grass in Monte Vista reflects prolonged dry weather as San Antonio enters Stage 1 drought restrictions.

Drying Up: San Antonio Issues First Watering Restrictions Since 2018

by Brendan Gibbons July 9, 2020July 10, 2020

Drought Returns to Texas Just Months after Hurricane Harvey Floods State

by Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

Stage III water restrictions allow irrigation watering only once every two weeks. Photo courtesy of SAWS.

Once-a-Week Watering Restriction Unlikely for SAWS Customers

by Iris Dimmick April 14, 2017July 14, 2017

Native trees such as this Bauhinia lunarioides "orchid tree" flourish without supplemental water in the author's yard, which was co-winner of the 2004 San Antonio Water System Home Xeriscape Garden of the year.

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

How to Pour It On, Prune It Right This Watering Season

by Rachel Cywinski March 26, 2017January 31, 2020

Councilman Ron Nirenberg (D8) calls for more City Council oversight of the Vista Ridge water pipeline project.

Nirenberg Calls on SAWS, Mayor Taylor for More Vista Ridge ‘Transparency’

by Iris Dimmick November 9, 2016January 31, 2020