Your money working for you.   16 billion gallons of water stored underground: SAWS pumps excess Edwards Aquifer water into an underground reservoir at the Twin Oaks Aquifer Storage and Recovery facility for withdrawal and use during dry times.
Long-term water planning to ensure water for future generations.
Utilizing new technology to add new water sources to the region.
Fees are structured so new growth and development pays
for itself.
 

Just a few years ago, San Antonio was totally dependent on day-to-day pumping from the Edwards Aquifer for the city's water needs. Now, as a result of extensive planning and funding through the Water Supply Fee, SAWS is securing San Antonio's water future.

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Storing Water for the Future

The Twin Oaks Aquifer and Storage Recovery facility is an underground storage site developed by SAWS. During rainy years, excess water from the Edwards Aquifer is pumped into this massive underground reservoir and stored, then withdrawn for use during dry times.
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Brackish Desalination

Desalination is a way to make use of a little-used resource deep below the surface. Simply, it's taking salt out of aquifer water as a future source for San Antonio and the region. There are vast resources of brackish water available in nearby aquifers.
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Regional Carrizo

This long-term water supply project will pipe water from Wilson and Gonzales counties, adding yet another sustainable source to alternative supplies already on line, including water from Canyon Lake, the Trinity Aquifer, local Carrizo Aquifer, and - of course - the Edwards Aquifer.
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Infrastructure

There are almost 10,000 miles of pipes managed by SAWS in San Antonio. Since 2005, $282 million has been spent on infrastructure improvements.
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Richard Perez "I commend SAWS for their vision and commitment to finding new solutions to secure our future water resources. SAWS proactive approach to exploring and developing innovative ways to diversify our reliance on the Edwards Aquifer is critical to the future of our city, and our region."

Richard Perez
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
President and CEO
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