San Antonio Water System Reinstates Stage 3 Watering Restrictions Amid Diminished Rainfall Relief

San Antonio, TX, September 21, 2026 —

The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is set to reintroduce Stage 3 watering restrictions for its customers. This measure comes as the region experiences a decrease in the benefits provided by recent wet weather patterns.

The summary provided indicates that the return of these watering rules is a direct response to diminished relief from recent precipitation. Specific details regarding the exact date or timeline for the implementation of Stage 3 rules were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the precise conditions that define the transition from a less restrictive stage to Stage 3, beyond the general statement of diminished wet weather relief, were not elaborated upon.

SAWS typically implements a tiered system of watering restrictions designed to conserve water resources during periods of drought or increased demand. Stage 3 restrictions generally involve more stringent limitations on outdoor watering compared to earlier stages. However, the specific regulations, including allowed watering days, times, and prohibited activities under the upcoming Stage 3 rules, were not detailed in the summary.

The decision to move back to Stage 3 suggests that current water supply levels or projections are no longer meeting the thresholds required to remain at a less restrictive stage. The summary does not specify the particular water source or system metrics that triggered this change, nor does it outline any specific events or factors contributing to the diminished wet weather relief.

Customers of SAWS are advised to seek further information directly from the utility regarding the precise details and start date of the Stage 3 watering rules to ensure compliance.

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