We're serious about water quality

How much do you know about your drinking water? Do you know where it comes from, what's in it and if it's safe to drink? The answers are in the 2012 Drinking Water Report. You can find it online by clicking here.
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EPWU announces summer sandbag distribution schedule

Customers who use sandbags for flood control during the summer monsoon season can obtain them at five locations beginning Saturday, June 15. EPWU does not charge for sandbags, but the quantity is limited to 15 bags per visit. Persons who cannot lift heavy items are encouraged to come with someone who can assist with loading and unloading the bags.
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Free showerheads available to EPWU customers

Showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This equals almost 40 gallons of water per day for the average family. El Paso Water Utilities is offering its customers free, water-efficient showerheads that can maximize water savings in the bathroom and reduce energy use, too.
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Buying local

El Paso Water Utilities is committed to maximizing its purchases from Historically Underutilized Businesses. In fiscal year 2012-13, more than $25 million went to El Paso County's women-owned, minority and small locally-owned business enterprises.
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River water arrives in El Paso

There's water in the river! Water was released on June 1 from the Caballo Reservoir in New Mexico. It reached the American Dam in El Paso on June 6. Less than a week later, treated water from EPWU's river water treatment plants will be on its way to El Paso homes and businesses.
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Commissioner urges Texans to be water smart

On a recent visit to El Paso, Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples stopped at EPWU's TecH2O Center to talk about drought, conservation and the challenge of meeting the state's future water needs. He also commended El Pasoans for embracing a water-smart lifestyle.
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Lease your water rights

If you're not using, do not want or no longer have access to irrigation water, El Paso Water Utilities could help take the worry out of paying your water rights taxes.
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EPWU Does Not Endorse Pipeline Protection Programs

El Paso Water Utilities has received inquiries from customers about companies offering programs that cover the cost of emergency repairs to your private water and sewer service lines. EPWU is not affiliated with these companies and does not endorse the companies or their programs. Furthermore, EPWU does not require customers to obtain pipeline protection coverage.

Customers who are considering purchasing pipeline protection coverage from private companies are advised to read the information carefully before making a decision.