San Antonio Irrigation Association 

Need to get someone trained to become a technician?

Need someone to get training to become a technician?Are you looking for someone to get training to become an irrigation technician? If so, here are some options to consider:Need someone to get training to become a technician? JW Irrigation Training ​​​Irrigation Technician Training Course #544 Provider/Instructor #812: James Webb TCEQ APPROVED​ Comfort Inn & Suites 1980 S. Frontage RD, Round Rock TX  February 24-25 Monday & Tuesday 8 am to 5 pm Irrigation Technician Course: $280.00 for both days Manual Included Continued Education Units (CEU) for Licensed Irrigators, Irrigation Technicians and Licensed Inspectors: $100.00 per day Manual not included CONTACT […]

Other Training Opportunities

Weather & Sensor Based Smart Controllers Event Date and Time Location  About the Course This course will provide instruction on weather and sensor based irrigation controllers as well as irrigation scheduling concepts. Students will learn how ET based controllers produce an irrigation schedule using different technologies. Students will have “hands-on” instruction on controller operation and set-up. The class will also cover smart controller bench testing protocols and related issues. Weather & Sensor Based Smart Irrigation Controllers, Sign up here Efficient Irrigation System Design Event Date and Time Location  About the Course This course reviews important concepts and methods for the […]

SAWS Spring Bloom

Come join us at SAWS for Spring Bloom this Saturday from 9am – 11am. Spring Bloom March 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free Get ready to “bee” the boss of your landscape when SAWS Spring Bloom bursts on the scene Saturday, March 8! This year’s event is all about “bee-ing” mindful of your water use – and learning how the plants you choose for your landscape can save water and help pollinators thrive. SAWS is ready to help you sweeten up your landscape for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds with the right plant selection. Tap into horticultural and water […]

BsiOnline Backflow Solutions

Effective Dec 1, 2024 SAWS requires all Backflow Assembly Test and Maintenance (T&M) reports to be submitted online at bsionline.com.

SAWS Recycle Water Program

Join us for a training workshop on the SAWS Recycle Water Program on February 12 at 10 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Special Announcement

“Beginning January 1, 2025, SAWS will implement a new irrigation plan review requirement: Locations installing new irrigation systems will be required to submit irrigation design plans to SAWS for review and approval. The most common occurrence will be for newly constructed single family residential and irrigation only commercial accounts.   SAWS staff will be available at both presentations to review the process for submitting plans, what’s required for approval of plans, and address your questions” You will not want to miss this opportunity. Questions can be directed to cnsrv-inspection@saws.org

2025 Membership Now Open

Don’t forget to sign up!

SAWS initiates Stage 3 watering restrictions as of June 25, 2024

2024 SAWS Changes

2024 watering rule changes now in effect

The San Antonio City Council passed the proposed updates to the drought rules in Chapter 34 of the City Ordinance, including the new Stage 3 surcharge and non-compliance charge rates. Fact sheet contains the major changes that occurred. Join us at the Monthly Membership meeting next month as Karen Guz, presents on watering rules. NOTES: