The vitality of our community depends on a sustainable water future. The Citizens Academy is an opportunity for emerging leaders in El Paso to learn about the region’s challenges, water supply plans and infrastructure needs.  This program includes:

• Behind-the-scene tours of EPWater’s facilities, from the laboratory to water treatment facilities
• Special presentations from water, wastewater and stormwater experts
• Interactions and discussions with EPWater executives
• Opportunities to voice your concerns and ideas

Topics covered include our history, drinking water treatment and distribution, water quality, environmental stewardship, stormwater, wastewater and water resources.

The Citizens Academy requires a time commitment of one Friday morning per month over five months. The three-hour morning program will include a breakfast. The program culminates with a Citizens Academy graduation certificate.

EPWater is now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy. We will be accepting applications through December 19. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest as to why you would like to participate in the academy along with your resume (or general background summary) to  publicaffairs@epwater.org.