SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Water System (SAWS) announced the city is entering Stage 3 watering rules to address ongoing drought conditions.
The utility says the city has been in Stage 2 watering rules for two years, and the under general drought conditions for much of the last five years.
Under the new Stage 3 watering rules, which go into effect immediately, actual watering times and hours for residents do not change from Stage 2. The primary change from Stage 2 to Stage 3 is that a high-use surcharge will apply to residential customers using 20,000 gallons or more. This would apply to the billing cycle after July 6, 2024.
“These changes encourage customers with very high outdoor use to reconsider their watering patterns in Stage Three," said Karen Guz, SAWS Vice President of Conservation. “It’s also important to know that this new system allows customers to continue to water once a week in Stage 3, pushing off the more severe twice-a-month watering rules to an emergency only Stage 4.”
Watering days are still determined by the last digit of the address. Watering with a hand-held hose is still allowed any time on any day.
0 or 1 – Monday
2 or 3 – Tuesday
4 or 5 – Wednesday
6 or 7 – Thursday
8 or 9 – Friday
TRENDING:
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members.