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Many Americans were living paycheck to paycheck even before the pandemic. Now, families who have been hit the hardest during the pandemic with unemployment or reduced income have to find new ways to protect their financial health until they get…
Reduce waste and boost growth There are a lot of great reasons to reduce waste in the household, but one way you may not have tried yet is to create your own DIY compost. Humans have been composting, or using…
Every little bit counts Whether you’re trying to lower your water bill, have the health and sustainability of our city’s water supply in mind, or if you’re looking for ways to save water, you’ve come to the right place. Since…
Your water questions answered Mortgages, taxes, escrow, equity — buying your first home is full of complicated terms that make it one of the most overwhelming experiences of any adult’s life. The last thing you need is to be confused…
Healthy and sustainable — it’s a win-win When you grow your own fruits and veggies in your garden, you open yourself up to a world of culinary opportunities you never had before. South Texas is prime for growing your own…
Infuse your yard with color Texas is home to a gorgeous rainbow of wildflowers. Bluebonnets are just one of the species native to the south. This part of the country also welcomes Indian blanket, baby’s breath, evening primrose, black eyed…
Introducing: Making Music Waterful It falls from the sky; it’s stored underground; we drink it; we put it in our food; we swim in it—water is absolutely vital to our everyday life. The truth is we couldn’t exist without it,…
More residents means more water As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, San Antonio welcomes more than 66 new residents every day. That’s almost 2,000 per month and more than 23,000 per year! That number doesn’t look like…
Recycle the fun this holiday season Imagine how many empty toilet paper rolls are tossed after we’re done with them. The life of a toilet paper roll doesn’t have to end when all the toilet paper is used — the…
Water gadgets that save you money With a little work, everyone can save water and money when it comes to managing water in their yard or home. These gadgets make it even easier to monitor the water used by you…
Money down the drain A few drips may seem harmless, but if your faucet is leaking all day, every day, that’s money—and water—going down the drain. Even a small drip can waste as much as 170 gallons of water each…
Dedication to innovation Everyone knows you’re supposed to keep water and technology far away from each other, but when it comes to SAWS’ dedication to water innovation, the two pair perfectly together. As a technological leader among city water utilities,…
Wake up with some spice You could start your day with the same mundane cup of coffee that you always drink, or you could take it to a whole new level. This fall, treat yourself to some excitement and spice…
We don’t notice how much we rely on water until something goes awry. From a faucet leak to a malfunctioning sprinkler geyser, there are a handful of unexpected curveballs that could be thrown your way. At SAWS, we want to…
Farm-to-freezer treats Herbs are some of the easiest and most versatile items to grow in a garden. Luckily for South Texas gardeners, our climate is prime for some of the best herbs, including basil, cilantro, dill, oregano, parsley, and rosemary.…