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After City Council delays vote on water rate increase, SAWS cuts capital plan by $594M
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jasper Kenzo Sundeen | San Antonio Report , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway SAWS has proposed a rate increase, which would take effect in 2027.
A recent development has occurred regarding water rates in the area. SAWS has proposed a rate increase, which would take effect 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, $594 million. Further details on this proposal and its implications can be found through Texas Public Radio, the source of this information.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent development has occurred regarding water rates in the area. SAWS has proposed a rate increase, which would take effect in 2027. This proposal comes after the City Council delayed a vote on…
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