EPWater Discusses Water Service to Meta

As El Paso’s water utility, our responsibility is to ensure the community has the water resources needed to grow while safeguarding the long-term water security for residents and businesses.

Northeast infrastructure ready for growth

For decades, EPWater has planned infrastructure in Northeast El Paso to support growth. Our master planning considered development at the scale of a large residential community or major commercial and industrial customers.  That planning included installation of tanks, pump stations and pipelines needed to support anticipated demand. Because much of that infrastructure was already in place, EPWater was able to establish clear water use requirements for the Meta facility. Meta agreed to meet those terms.   

Low Medium Development Option
Residential | Low/Medium Density | School

 

Based on URS Corporation engineering company master plan

Mixed-use Development Option
Residential | Low/Medium/High Density | Commercial | School | Parks | Public Use

 

Based on Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. master plan

State requirements to serve 

As a public utility, EPWater is legally required to provide continuous and adequate service to customers within our certified service area (Texas Water Code §13.250). Just as we serve homes, hospitals, schools and local businesses, we must provide service to any customer– if we have the infrastructure and capability to do so. 

Meta Water Use – in Context  

Meta will be subject to the “very large water user” rate, the same rate structure applied to any commercial customer with comparable demand. No special pricing or exemptions apply.  About 10-12 other customers of El Paso Water fall in this category. Meta is likely to be ranked as number 11. 

 

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