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Utilities Maintenance: Jacks of all Trades

Welcome to our fourth installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we are sharing what each team

Protect Your Pipes, Protect the River: Stop Fatbergs Before They Form

A dreaded fatberg looms in the pipes beneath the streets of San Antonio, ready to ruin holiday cheer. What is a fatberg? A fatberg is a waste mass in a

Utilities Operations Team: The Barons of Biological Bacteria

Welcome to our third installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we are sharing what each team

Utilities Collections: The Team Behind Sewer Pipe Management

Read Time: 3.5 Minutes Welcome to our second installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we will

Learn about the River Authority Utilities Development Team

Welcome to our first installment of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Utilities series. As we outlined in the introduction to this series, we will share what each team

Introducing our new Utilities Team Series

Did you know that the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is a full-service wastewater utility provider serving a portion of northeast Bexar County since 1966? Over the years, we

Don’t Pour Your Holidays Down the Drain!

Did you know that the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is a full-service wastewater utility provider serving a portion of northeast Bexar County since 1966? Over the years, we

River Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Update

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is a full-service wastewater utility provider serving a portion of northeast Bexar County since 1966. Over the years, we have grown to help

Fats, Oils & Greases

Did you know the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is a full-service wastewater utility provider within a portion of northeast and southeast Bexar County? It’s true. We’ve been in

Alerts

Park Closure: Safety Notice

Safety Notice: All lower sections of River Crossing Park, Graytown, and Helton have been closed to due to flooding. They will remain closed until further notice.

Stay Weather‑Aware

We are experiencing heavy rains and thunderstorms over the next few days and are currently under a flood watch. Heavy rains in short time spans may result in high water on roads and temporary closures at low water crossings.

Before heading out, residents are encouraged to check SARiverFlood.org or their local county flood website for real‑time roadway conditions:

These sites provide up‑to‑date information from flood‑monitoring sensors across the region. Real‑time updates are available 24/7 to help you stay informed as conditions change.

Please use caution when traveling and plan routes accordingly.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

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