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About 100 members of the 2018 Leadership Texas class visited El Paso Water on Aug. 13, eager to expand their knowledge about El Paso’s binational community, which collaborates on the management of the U.S. and Mexico’s shared water resources. As a result, members left with a more complete picture of the Borderland’s water supply strategies.

Statistics show that the Don’t Trash EP campaign effectively raised awareness in El Paso about the consequences of illegal dumping. As a result, more El Pasoans know to call 311 to report it.

On July 16, EPWater’s Shubert stood with representatives of the El Paso Fire Department, the National Weather Service, El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 and the Drowning Prevention Coalition to urge residents to take important safety precautions during summer monsoons and to Turn Around Don’t Drown.

On July 9, special visitors from the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program absorbed an enlightening earful from Water Supply Manager Ruben Rodriguez and Art Ruiz, KBH Superintendent, during their trip to El Paso.

El Paso Water is urging local residents to proactively prepare for anticipated flood risks this summer by utilizing EPWater’s expanding free sandbag sites and hours.

Only a select few Texas water utilities qualify for the prestigious Partnership for Safe Drinking Water’s Directors Award, and El Paso Water is one of them. At the annual conference of the American Water Works Association, EPWater was recognized for receiving the Directors Award for Distribution System Operations in June.

EPWater improvements result in 5,000 properties removed from floodplain

What do a mounted deer head, a car bumper and barrels of acid have in common? They’re all part of the serious problem of illegal dumping across El Paso.

As we celebrate National Infrastructure Week with utilities across the country, EPWater is highlighting some of the many projects that will make El Paso more resilient. In 2018, EPWater is investing $75 million to replace aging water and wastewater lines, rehabilitate wells and reservoirs, and make much needed upgrades to various facilities.

El Paso Water employees covered all the bases on water resources and conservation during the El Paso Chihuahuas’ Baseball in Education Day on May 2. EPWater employees helped hundreds of students spin the Water Conservation Wheel to find out more about different topics on water management.

As temperatures climb, many El Pasoans return to their gardens with hoses in hand. But if you’re using more water, you can expect an increase in your bill as well. El Pasoans can do their part by following tips to save water…. and money too.

Wyler Tram event

El Paso homeowner Sarah Guemez experienced first-hand how important it can be to identify a leak.

The 2018 Charity of Choice is the Assistance League of El Paso.

Thomas Manor Park, Pond and Pump Station Groundbreaking

Gisela Dagnino presents to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy.

Engineers make El Paso Water and our community a better place.

Learn more about the Certified Water Partner program!

The Public Service Board (PSB) approved the El Paso Water Budget for fiscal year 2018-19 for its water, wastewater, reclaimed water and stormwater utilities on January 10.

El Paso Water places the highest priority on water quality.

They are worlds apart, but El Paso Water shares common ground with their counterparts in Singapore in water reuse developments. Three representatives of PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, visited Monday to discuss El Paso Water's advances in water treatment processes and to tour the Fred Hervey Water Reclamation Plant, 11700 Railroad.

El Paso Water's Customer Service Representatives are working hard to respond to answer your questions.

Contrary to what you might hear in the news from other cities, drinking water is not a significant problem in El Paso.

El Paso Water customers may get sandbags seven days a week from June 26 through the end of September. The seasonal sites will be open in the west, central, east and Mission Valley areas, and hours will be extended at the Stormwater Operations Center, which is open throughout the year.

El Paso Water recognized Martita's Lunch Box (3623 Buckner St.) as its 2017 Conservation Hero on July 21 at the Chihuahuas baseball game. Restaurant owners Martin Rios, Lorenzo Olivas and Maria Olivas accepted the award from EPWater President and CEO John Balliew on the field before the third inning.

El Paso Water has received several inquiries about companies offering programs that cover the cost of emergency repairs to water and sewer service lines. El Paso Water is not affiliated with these companies and does not endorse the companies or their programs.

West El Paso street damaged by two collapsed stormwater drains