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Engaging with the San Antonio River Authority unveiled further insights about water flow within the region. Despite rain triggering a surge in the San Antonio River, which is often primarily fed by treated wastewater, the continuous pouring of stormwater can inadvertently pose flood risks downstream. The water that gradually flows away instead of being utilized mainly affects smaller communities further down the riverbank.
This knowledge fueled the homeowner's mission: why not redirect rainfall into their own garden rather than allowing it to drain away?