San Antonio Water System

08/30/2026

August is all about the basics! ☀️🌿 Focus on watering early, adding fresh mulch to lock in moisture & keeping pruning light to help your landscape handle the heat. 💧✂️

The scorching heat is predicted to linger. So stay cool and stick to these basic tasks.

08/29/2026

A little pool maintenance goes a long way! 💦 Simple steps like covering your pool, balancing water chemistry and maintaining the filtration system can reduce water loss throughout the year. 💧💸

Practice water-smart pool maintenance year-round to help prevent costly repairs, improve equipment efficiency and conserve water in every season.

08/28/2026

A new space for the next generation of water leaders! 💧🎉
We joined Harlandale ISD to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new SAWS HYDROCORE Makerspace at the district’s JWC Center! 🙌 After nearly a year of collaboration, this hands-on space is ready to give students more opportunities to explore water, sustainability & infrastructure. 🔬🌎 We’re excited to see students put it to use and inspire tomorrow’s water leaders! 💙👏

08/26/2026

📣 The next SAWS Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for 9 am Tuesday, Sept. 1. Join in person 👤 or tune in live 💻 at saws.org/live.

*Individuals with disabilities in need of auxiliary aids and services, including Deaf interpreters, must request such aids and services 48 hours prior to the meeting. For assistance, contact the Board Administrator at 210-233-3690 or 711 (Texas Relay Service for the Deaf).

08/23/2026

No yard? No problem! 😉 A few colorful, drought-tolerant container plants 🪴 can transform any balcony, patio or windowsill into a vibrant garden retreat. 🌿💚

You don’t need a big yard to curate a garden gallery. Colorful container plants are perfect for your petite patio! Scrolling through TikTok and Pinterest for gardening inspiration always gets […]

08/22/2026

A healthier landscape starts underground! 🌱👇 Native legumes like honey mesquite, huisache & Texas mountain laurel work with beneficial bacteria to naturally enrich the soil with nitrogen. 🌿✨

These tumor-like growths look like bad news. But for many beloved native plants, they’re actually the picture of health. Beneath many of San Antonio’s drought-tolerant native trees and shrubs lies […]

08/21/2026

Nothing hits quite like frosty snow cones ☃️ after a long shift under the Texas sun. 🍧☀️ We surprised our North Side, West Side & East Side operations centers’ field crews with a refreshing treat to help them cool down at the end of the work day. A small thank you to our hardworking team members for all they do to keep our city‘s water flowing. 💧👏

08/16/2026

Not every corner of your yard feels the same! 🌤️🏠 Understanding microclimates can help you place plants 🪴 where they’ll be more comfortable and more likely to thrive. 💪

Shade, temperature and breeze punch above their weight in achieving landscape magic.

08/15/2026

Looking to hire an irrigator? 👀🛠️ Come prepared with 5️⃣ key questions before they get to work! A little research can help find someone who’s qualified, experienced & committed to helping you save water. 💧

A licensed irrigator can save you time and money. But being licensed doesn’t guarantee quality work. Ask these five questions before you hire someone.

08/14/2026

The takeaway: “One wet month can help the Edwards Aquifer considerably, but it doesn't erase several years of drought.”

South Texas has unquestionably received some badly needed help from Mother Nature.