SAWS days away from pipeline decision

By Scott Huddleston

September 22, 2014 | Updated: September 23, 2014 1:01pm

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By Scott Huddleston

September 22, 2014 | Updated: September 23, 2014 1:01pm

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Water System trustees will vote in less than a week on a proposed $3.4 billion pipeline project that one board member said is San Antonio's answer to its heavy reliance on the Edwards Aquifer.

Scott Huddleston

Scott Huddleston

Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News

Scott Huddleston

Scott Huddleston

Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News

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