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As SAWS pushes to raise water rates, CEO gets $132, 000 bonus
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (713+ words) San Antonio Water System CEO Robert'Puente will receive a $132, 000 bonus for his 2025 performance, the utility's board said Tuesday. The San Antonio Water System board of trustees on Tuesday agreed to pay SAWS president and CEO Robert'Puente a $132, 849 bonus for his…...
SAWS CEO's $132 K bonus during rate hike talks doesn't add up, readers say
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (827+ words) Readers are outraged that San Antonio Water System CEO Robert Puente will receive a six-figure bonus in the midst of talks about raising rates for the utility. Re: "SAWS to pay CEO a $132 K bonus," Front Page, Wednesday: Please, someone,…...
SAWS CEO: A rate increase is needed to keep our water system efficient, reliable
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) Workers install an outlet pipe at the'Agua Vista Station in the Stone Oak area back in 2018. One reason the San Antonio Water System is seeking its first rate increase since 2020 is to maintain and improve infrastructure. Early this year, we…...
San Antonio Water System expected to vote on raising water rates in May
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (942+ words) Wastewater is treated at the San Antonio Water System's Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Plant, the utility's largest sewage treatment plant. SAWS is continuing to pursue rate hikes to pay for major capital projects, including upgrades at the'Clouse plant.' The San…...