San Antonio Water System is delaying a proposed 30% rate hike until 2027 to manage budget cuts, slashing capital projects from $3.2 billion to $2.6 billion — which could lead to even steeper increases later. With less funding, SAWS must scale back leak-reduction efforts and adjust goals amid aging pipes and drought. Council members’ pushback has forced SAWS to reverse-engineer spending, and while trustees unanimously approved the revised plan, final approval still hinges on City Council.

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