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San Antonio water rates could rise. Here's how to save on your bill
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) SAN ANTONIO " San Antonio water rates could increase in the coming months. The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) discussed its financial needs on Tuesday with the city council, which will decide if a rate hike moves forward. Though SAWS hasn't…...
How week-long San Antonio River drainage can affect downtown businesses
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (360+ words) SAN ANTONIO " A part of the San Antonio River has been temporarily drained since Sunday to allow city crews to clean debris and sediment from the riverbed. Crews will continue working on the river through Monday, Jan. 19, as part of…...
Public Works: Leona Street to be partially closed near UTSA downtown campus
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (107+ words) SAN ANTONIO " One block of Leona Street will be closed from Commerce to Houston streets for underground drainage work next week, according to San Antonio Public Works. The closure will last from Monday, Jan. 12, through Wednesday, Jan. 21, the department said....
Largest water meter replacement project in US completed in San Antonio
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) A Council Consideration Request (CCR) that would determine regulatory measures needed to address the rapid growth of data centers in San Antonio will proceed to a special committee. The City of San Antonio has replaced all of its old water…...
Water main break floods North Side residential street, SAWS on scene
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) SAN ANTONIO " San Antonio Water System is working on isolating and repairing a water main break that flooded North Side streets and yards Friday afternoon. The break began at approximately 2: 30 p. m. near the intersection of West Huisache and San Pedro avenues....
SAWS needs 42% more revenue; rate change debate coming
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (507+ words) SAN ANTONIO " The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) needs to fill up a larger bucket, and it's looking to customers to open the tap. The city-owned water utility expects it will needs to raise revenues across its water supply, water…...
New water meters lead to flood of controversy for some San Antonio homeowners
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) SAN ANTONIO " It's been more than half a year since Toni Legrand says she first found herself riding a wave of water bills. The North Side homeowner said she noticed the fluctuation in her monthly bill from the San Antonio…...
Broken sewer line causes spill into creek on Northeast Side, SAWS says
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) Ryan Cerna, Digital News Trainee SAN ANTONIO " A broken 10-inch sewer line caused thousands of gallons of wastewater to be spilled into Beitel Creek on the Northeast Side, the San Antonio Water System said. The spill occurred around noon on…...