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The Stormwater Operations Center, located at 4801 Fred Wilson Ave., will remain open throughout the year.

El Paso Water encourages residential customers who live in areas prone to flooding to have sandbags on hand before most heavy rain begins.

Sandbags are free to residential customers for flood-control purposes only. The limit is 10 sandbags per visit. You will need to show a Texas ID or an El Paso Water bill to get sandbags. Persons who cannot lift heavy items should be accompanied by someone who can assist with loading and unloading the bags. Sandbags weigh approximately 40-50 pounds each.

 

Summer Sandbag Distribution Locations and Schedule
July 6 - November 15, 2026
*From September 22 - October 4 all sites are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
NORTHEAST
Stormwater Operations Center 
4801 Fred Wilson Ave (map)
El Paso, TX 79904
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Sept. 22 - Oct. 4 all sites are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

WESTSIDE
Artcraft Booster Station
7830 Paseo Del Norte
Monday - Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Sept. 22 - Oct. 4 all sites are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.


MISSION VALLEY
Blackie Chesher Park
9292 Escobar Drive
Monday - Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
*Sept. 22 - Oct. 4 all sites are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.