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CNN visits El Paso Water plants, spotlights water reuse

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta visited El Paso Water’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant and the Fred Hervey Reclamation Plant in recent weeks and reported on El Paso’s conservation and water reuse efforts. Those who watched the report or read the story learned about El Paso Water’s innovation and resilience in the face of drought, and they saw the important roles the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant and the Fred Hervey Reclamation Plant perform. But the online story’s headline raised eyebrows: El Paso to drink treated sewage water due to climate change drought.

PSB Reviews FY 2019-’20 Proposed Budget, Rates and Fees

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 Wednesday. The new budget includes an 8% water/wastewater rate increase and a 2% stormwater fee increase. Together, these translate into an increase of $4.06 per month for a typical homeowner.

1,000 hours + 42 volunteers = Float Sweepstakes Award

When Juarez and Fleet Maintenance Chief Ivan Ibarra decided to build a float worthy of bearing EPWater’s name, both had their eyes on a prize. Once they arrived at the Thanksgiving parade, though, both were confident they had a prizewinner on their hands.

Community tours new stormwater structures

About 25 people received an inside look at the awesome structures designed to handle the localized, intense rain events El Paso receives.

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