Here’s how it works. READ MORE: As drought drags on, Edwards Aquifer nears historic lows SAWS gets its brackish water from the Wilcox Aquifer, which is sometimes referred to as part of a larger ...
Saltwater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers Saltwater intrusion is a critical environmental and public health issue that ...
A recent story out of New Jersey highlighted a growing concern faced by coastal communities across the United States: saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources. Currently, rising sea levels and ...
At a plant in south Bexar County, saltwater is desalinated — in other words, cleaned and treated — to turn it into usable water for SAWS customers.