Thanks to El Paso Water Utilities, buying a new washing machine with an Energy Star rating can pay off in more ways than one for savvy consumers. In addition to the water and energy savings symbolized by the Energy Star label, residence customers are eligible for a $100 rebate through a new clothes washing machine rebate program.
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Sandbag Distribution Sites Open Through Sept. 17
El Pasoans can get sandbags at regional sandbag distribution sites between June 21 and Sept. 17. The sites will be open Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. El Pasoans in flood-prone areas are encouraged to be proactive by obtaining sandbags before summer rains begin.
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Campaign Reduces Illegal Dumping
It was “mission accomplished” for EPWU’s illegal dumping campaign. Vice President Christina Montoya announced that the campaign achieved both of its goals. It reduced illegal dumping in El Paso’s stormwater system and increased reports made through the dedicated hotline number.
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Project to Improve Lee Trevino Drainage
The Public Service Board has awarded the first phase of the Lee Trevino Drainage Improvement Project to C.F. Jordan Construction LLC. The $2.3 million master plan project will provide relief to area businesses and motorists by alleviating flooding in the Lee Trevino area north of 1-10.
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Reclaimed System Expanding into North Central El Paso
S.J. Louis Construction Inc. has been selected to build facilities to carry reclaimed water to large turf areas in North Central El Paso. This will be the first phase of a multiyear, multiphase project that will include reclaimed water service for Fort Bliss.
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El Paso Fares Well in State Rate Survey
El Paso Water Utilities’ water and wastewater bills compare favorably to those of other cities, according to the 2010 Texas Municipal League Water and Wastewater Survey. The survey incorporates data from Texas municipalities ranging from small townships to the state’s largest cities. Each respondent provided data on monthly water and wastewater bills for residential and commercial customers.
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Long-Term Planning Pays Off
The updated regional water plan will show that water resource planning is paying off for El Paso. While the current plan shows groundwater importation by 2030, the 2011 plan, currently in draft form, delays importation until 2040. The plan also identifies sufficient water resources to sustain El Paso communities for the next 50 years.
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