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Senior Data Analyst Gregg Eckhardt overlooks water passing through a clarifier at the SAWS Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center. Buckwheat and other plant growth present at this stage is considered a sign that the water is now toxin free.

SAWS wants to control its own wastewater. Others are fighting it.

by Lindsey Carnett July 16, 2023July 17, 2023

BexarMet water tower on the western edge of Bexar County. Photo by Scott Ball.

SAWS launches lawsuit against Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control District

by Lindsey Carnett June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

SAWS President and CEO Robert Puente will receive his first pay raise in nearly three years. The SAWS board says the pay increase helps to remain competitive in the industry.

SAWS board gives CEO Robert Puente a 15% pay bump

by Lindsey Carnett June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

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

Stuart Birnbaum, an emeritus associate professor of geology at The University of Texas at San Antonio, gestures toward the future development project planned by a large housing developer.

Guajolote opponents to fight proposed Hill Country wastewater plant at TCEQ hearing

by Lindsey Carnett May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Last week’s deluge did little to dent drought conditions, aquifer level

by Lindsey Carnett April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

The San Antonio Water System board of trustees approves the list of items they want to prioritize during the state's 88th legislative session.

That Uplift program fee on your SAWS bill isn’t new. Here’s what to know about it.

by Lindsey Carnett April 10, 2023June 22, 2023

President and CEO Robert Puente listens to a speaker during a San Antonio Water System board meeting on Tuesday.

SAWS board approves $94,000 bonus for CEO Robert Puente

by Lindsey Carnett April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

As part of the 2024 Water Management Plan, SAWS says they will work to add water in its aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system to keep up with climate changes and population growth impacting our region.

SAWS Spring Bloom! event is back with focus on easy landscape design

by Tracy Idell Hamilton March 9, 2023March 11, 2023

A CPS Energy lineman works on a downtown power line. The energy company is proposing more frequent rate increases to cover weatherization investments, upgrading the 22-year-old software systems, and hiring more staff among other things.

Texas Senate bill targeting locally owned utilities sparks concern among San Antonio officials

by Andrea Drusch and Lindsey Carnett March 8, 2023March 8, 2023