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SAWS to scale crews, leak detection and capital spending to cut water loss
Summary
SAWS told council members May 20 it has increased crews, doubled proactive leak detection and boosted pipe‑replacement budgets to reduce system water loss, and it urged closer coordination with Public Works to minimize repeated street disruptions.
San Antonio Water System officials on May 20 told the Municipal Utilities Committee that reducing water loss in the distribution system is a central priority and outlined operational and capital steps to do so.
"Main breaks are not limited to the summer months," SAWS said in its presentation; the utility reported a record number of leaks in March and April and said aging pipes, contracting soils and growth are key drivers. SAWS staff said the system comprises about 14,000 miles of pipe and that main‑replacement spending has increased sharply from $34 million in 2024 to $108…
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