SAWS gives OK to resume outdoor watering on NW Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Water System officials on Friday gave the OK for residents to resume outdoor watering on the city's Northwest Side.

SAWS had asked residents on Tuesday to curb watering outdoors while crews replaced a damaged 48-inch main on Alamo Ranch Parkway outside Loop 1604.

The main was damaged by a non-SAWS contractor early Tuesday, SAWS officials said. The hit was the second time in two days that a non-SAWS contractor damaged the city water utility's pipes.

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SAWS was able to compensate for the loss of the large 48-inch line by redirecting water flow from other areas, but maintaining consistent and stable pressure was difficult, SAWS officials said.

"By delaying outdoor watering, the residents and businesses in this area of San Antonio provided great assistance in helping maintain pressure in this area," SAWS COO Steve Clouse said. "We want to convey our sincere thanks for helping ensure their neighbors had water."