2026 Board Members

Good morning, everyone! I hope your week is off to a great start.



This is a quick reminder that we are still seeking Board Members to serve on the San Antonio Irrigation Association. 😊

Board elections will be held at this month's membership meeting. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please encourage them to attend and consider serving.

A few things to know about being a Board Member:

• We meet once a month as a board.

• We stay connected through a group text for quick updates and communication.

• Each of us contributes in our own way, working together to bring valuable presenters, educational opportunities, and resources to our members.

If you're interested or would like more information, please give us a call or send us a message. We'd love to have you be part of the team!

We look forward to welcoming new leaders and continuing to grow our association together. 🌱💧

*(email us at info@sanantonioia.org or text/call 726-999-0271 if you have any questions)

🎉 October Featured Sponsor Spotlight: Rain Bird! 💧



The San Antonio Irrigation Association would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rain Bird for their ongoing support and partnership.

We're grateful for organizations like Rain Bird that help strengthen our industry and support our local irrigation community.

Take a moment to check out their website and learn more about their innovative products and solutions.

✨Thank you for being a valued partner! 🤝

Reminder: We are back in Stage 3

SAWS customers return to Stage 3 watering rules

Sep 21, 2026

After a brief reprieve, San Antonio Water System customers are again under Stage 3 watering rules.

Under city ordinance, Stage 3 is triggered when the Edwards Aquifer 10-day rolling average falls below 640 feet mean sea level.

As a reminder, watering hours for Stage 3 are the same as Stage 2 (5-10 a.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight on the customer’s designated watering day, determined by the last number of their address), but a high use surcharge will apply to residential customers using 20,000 gallons or more in a month.

Less than 2% of San Antonio residential customers exceed 20,000 gallons of water use and receive surcharges. Commercial customers are also subject to a surcharge on water used for irrigation based on the meter size.

“The return to Stage 3 is not surprising, given the hot, dry weather we’ve been experiencing,” said Martha Wright, SAWS director of conservation. “Our community has proven that even in drought, it’s possible for customers to maintain their yards while protecting the aquifer.”

To help customers save water, SAWS offers a variety of water-saving programs, coupons and rebates. Customers can receive up to $600 in SAWS coupons to replace water-intensive grass with a drought-tolerant, water-saving landscape.

SAWS’ long-term investments in diversified water supplies – including the nation’s largest groundwater-based Aquifer Storage and Recovery facility and the desalination plant – have helped San Antonio avoid the more severe drought watering rules experienced by other communities across the region.

Watering days are determined by the last digit of the address. Watering with a hand-held hose is still acceptable any time on any day.

0 or 1 – Monday

2 or 3 – Tuesday

4 or 5 – Wednesday

6 or 7 – Thursday

8 or 9 – Friday

SAWS has significantly diversified San Antonio’s water supplies and now the Edwards Aquifer represents only about half of the city’s available drinking water because it is just one of the utilities’ nine water sources.

2026 Monthly Membership Meeting Dates

 October 27, 2026

Presenter: Craig Spooner, Rainbird

Sponsor: Rainbird

November & December - no meeting

Meeting Location: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security);

2800 US Highway 281 N

2026 SAIA Membership

SAIA membership is based on a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31)

Affiliate – $30.00 – Pay Here

Affiliate membership is only for: Employees of members, students or individuals working for municipalities or water purveyors, non-contractor

– Non-voting member

– One seat at the membership meeting*

– Updates on State and Local activity pertaining to our Industry

– Dinner at monthly membership meetings

– Continuing Education Units (CEU) at a discounted rate. CEU's will be awarded to LI, IT, BPAP and II

– Ability to view in person technology direct from the manufacturers

– Appreciation Dinner at the end of the year

– Your company name (link to website if available) and contact information on our website

Individual – $75.00 – Pay Here

Includes all benefits of the Affiliate Membership as well as the following:

– One Vote

– Two seats at the membership meeting*

Company – $125.00 – Pay Here

– Includes all benefits of the Individual Membership as well as the following:

– Six seats at the membership meeting*

*Additional seats can be purchased at the door in the form of an Affiliate membership.

Text/call 726-999-0271 if you have any questions.

*(email us at info@sanantonioia.org or text/call 726-999-0271 if you have any questions)

Thank you,

 SAIA