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POLL: Should SAWS ease stage 3 water restrictions as Edwards Aquifer reaches 4-year high?
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The rise in the aquifer's level is notable, with an increase of nearly 28 feet from its low point in 2026.
Recent heavy rains in Central Texas have had a significant impact on the Edwards Aquifer. 7 feet. 71 inches recorded so far this year.
The rise in the aquifer's level is notable, with an increase of nearly 28 feet from its low point in 2026. Despite this improvement, the San Antonio Water System, or SAWS, has chosen to maintain Stage 3 water restrictions. Further information on this development and the potential for easing water restrictions is available from local news sources, including a poll on the issue.
Readers can consult these sources for more details and updates on the situation.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Recent heavy rains in Central Texas have had a significant impact on the Edwards Aquifer. The aquifer has reached a 4-year high of 651.7 feet. This increase is attributed to the substantial amount of…
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