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City Council approves SAWS’ updated rate hike plan

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

By Edmond Ortiz A delayed and slightly adjusted four-year series of water and wastewater rate increases for San Antonio Water System customers will be implemented at the start of 2027. What you should know City Council voted 8-3 Oct. 8 to adopt SAWS’ new rate hike plan, which council rejected last June. That is when…

City Council ponders a slightly smaller water rate hike proposal

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

By Edmond Ortiz City Council will meet June 18 to mull the San Antonio Water System’s proposed four-year rate plan that includes a nearly $4 monthly increase on the average SAWS customer’s bill. Even though the proposed rate hikes are now slightly lower than what SAWS initially unveiled, a few council members are worried that…