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Stage 3 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
November 2, 2023 — All Joint Base San Antonio installations are now in Stage 3 water restrictions. While residing in the Alamo Region, it is important to understand how restrictions may vary depending on where you live... MORE

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across Joint Base San Antonio
May 23, 2023 — The recent rains brought some relief which allows JBSA to slightly relax the water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 2. As of May 23, 2023, Joint Base San Antonio military officials have issued Stage 2 water restrictions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Stage 1 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
March 10, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio has entered begin Stage 1 water conservation measures... MORE

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across Joint Base San Antonio
July 11, 2018 — As of June 11, Joint Base San Antonio military officials have issued Stage 2 water restrictions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Stage 1 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 2, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio will begin Stage 1 water conservation measures effective immediately. JBSA Stage 1 water conservation measures are triggered when the 10-day average measurement at the test well at SAWS Well Head J-17 reaches amounts between and/or equal to 659 and 650 feet and/or when the Comal Springs 10-day average flow reaches amounts between and/or equal to 224 and 200 cubic feet per second. ... MORE

One reason to conserve water is when water use increases, the treatments may not be able to keep up with demand.
Another reason to conserve water is the treatment requirements are expensive and time-consuming.
Water is considered an inexhaustible resource, but local supplies, whether from lakes and streams or aquifers, are not always renewable. Without proper use, they can be contaminated, lost through changes in climate or use can simply overtake replenishment.

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 20, 2015 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 has dropped below 650 feet mean sea level as of Friday. Stage 2 water restrictions for all Joint Base San Antonio locations is triggered when the J-17 drops below 650 feet... MORE