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After City Council delays vote on water rate increase, SAWS cuts capital plan by $594M
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The San Antonio Water System, or SAWS, has proposed a rate increase set to begin in 2027.
A recent development has occurred regarding the city's water rates. The San Antonio Water System, or SAWS, has proposed a rate increase set to begin in 2027. This proposal comes after the City Council delayed a vote on the matter in June.
As a result, SAWS has reduced its capital plan by a significant amount. The reduction in the capital plan amounts to $594 million. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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