San Antonio Water System Jobs and Profile

SAWS is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. It was created in May 1992 through the consolidation of three predecessor agencies:

• City Water Board (the previous city-owned water supply utility)
• City Wastewater Department (the city government department responsible for sewage collection and treatment)
• Alamo Water Conservation and Reuse District (an independent city agency created to develop a system for reuse of treated wastewater)

		SAWS Organization & Leadership SAWS management continues to fine-tune the corporate structure to maximize productivity and efficiency.
		Governance: Board of Trustees SAWS is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, responsible for overall policy and management of the system. Also in this section: Board Agendas and Board Committee Agendas.
		Service Areas SAWS serves over a million people in central Bexar County and surrounding areas.
		Community Involvement Public input is a key component of SAWS operations and planning. Currently, three citizens groups are learning about water issues and advising SAWS board and staff.
		Annual Reports The 2006 Annual Report provides an overview of SAWS operations and accomplishments. For a more detailed fiscal analysis, view the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) or the Annual Budget Report.
		History & Chronology Follow the progression of San Antonio's water policies from the 1950s to the present.
		Volunteers @ SAWS SAWS employees have a proud tradition of community service. Find out which outreach projects our Community Activity Team is taking on next!