San Antonio’s conservation ordinance helps conserve and extend our water resources. It prohibits water waste and imposes watering rules when the Edwards Aquifer level drops. To make San Antonio’s conservation ordinance more effective, efficient, and fair, SAWS is proposing changes and is seeking your feedback.
Proposed Timeline
Aug. to Oct. 2023
Draft updated Utility Service Regulations
November 2023
Early 2024
SAWS board vote on Utility Service regulations
Spring 2024
City Council consideration of rates ordinance for enforcement
To request a presentation for your group please email us at conserve@saws.org.
Presentation & Meeting Videos
Watch our VP of Conservation, Karen Guz, explain each of the four key proposed changes. Find more information regarding the proposed changes in this short video series.
watering rules review & proposed changes
Click the link below to download or view a one-page overview of the proposed changes. You can also see a list of the FAQs by clicking that link.
Click each button to see the titled documents:
Review the draft Five-Year Conservation Plan by clicking the button below. It is slated to go to the SAWS board in June 2024 and we welcome your input.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
SAWS is proposing changes to the conservation ordinance to help our community better manage our water resources.
We appreciate your input!
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