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

Drying Up: San Antonio Issues First Watering Restrictions Since 2018

Brendan Gibbons by Brendan Gibbons July 9, 2020July 10, 2020

The year and 10 months without cutbacks is the longest such period the city has experienced since 2009 and longest ever under current drought rules.

Posted inGov & Politics

Drought Returns to Texas Just Months after Hurricane Harvey Floods State

Paul Cobler by Paul Cobler January 25, 2018January 25, 2018
Stage III water restrictions allow irrigation watering only once every two weeks. Photo courtesy of SAWS.
Posted inGov & Politics

Once-a-Week Watering Restriction Unlikely for SAWS Customers

Iris Dimmick 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.
Posted inLifestyle, Uncategorized

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

Rachel Cywinski 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.
Posted inGov & Politics

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

Iris Dimmick by Iris Dimmick November 9, 2016January 31, 2020
Water sprinkler. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Shaylor. https://www.flickr.com/photos/shaylor/50456484/in/photolist-5sAXo-23gnH-jNdY7P-5fCQQE-dCvFiB-81fE3q-eXZgNk-74iJS-rTqywP-uydHNN-8FbvXq-53nSSW-4kSsRe-cBgdDq-8HQpeT-9V6iF1-dX2FY1-n6xqon-5cakqk-8s6Bhp-r85iAm-bR5AVr-gqtjjS-72HbCb-vMiCx9-57iH3e-iCrWXj-2HzDY6-4MoWUi-6RsMNq-8HHLgL-8ibTJp-6N2iZq-nT2eQ9-h2RQDB-6UTkFo-8N3HDK-ozF9K-a4NqdE-ekzLJk-ofzwbc-7JBdnP-65198Z-ciDu8q-9ZDqBU-MRYo7-6991XW-Mw517-eWFCLT-d1eeLf
Posted inGov & Politics

SAWS Executives Reject Year-Round Stage One Restrictions

Iris Dimmick by Iris Dimmick November 2, 2016January 31, 2020
Water restrictions have been lifted following a surge of rainfall in September.
Posted inGov & Politics

The Debate Over Year-Round Water Restrictions

Edmond Ortiz by Edmond Ortiz September 17, 2015February 28, 2018
SAWS headquarters at 2800 US-281. Photo by Iris Dimmick.
Posted inGov & Politics

SAWS: Prepare for the Return of Drought Restrictions

Iris Dimmick by Iris Dimmick July 28, 2015October 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."
Posted inGov & Politics

SAWS Awards Businesses that Conserve, Braces For Summer Drought

Iris Dimmick by Iris Dimmick April 10, 2013October 7, 2016
Posted inGov & Politics

Get Ready for Brown Grass as San Antonio Nears Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Monika Maeckle by Monika Maeckle March 27, 2013January 31, 2020

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