ust 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 working to secure San Antonio's water future.
SAWS is moving forward with water supply projects that provide ratepayers with the most viable and affordable options to secure current and future water supplies. These project recommendations are outlined in the 2005 Water Resource Plan Update. The plan, which includes population projections, per capita consumption estimates, aggregate demand forecasts, and supply development options, outline strategies to:
Provide adequate water supplies, even during critical drought periods
Postpone dependence on more costly resource supplies
Promote greater use of non-Edwards Aquifer supplies in the long-term
Fulfill the needs of San Antonio customers, while providing the region with the option to utilize SAWS as the regional wholesale provider
Recognize the reality that future supplies must be affordable.
The following are highlights of the projects from
the 2005 Water Resource Plan Update:
ust 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 working to secure San Antonio's water future.