Water Policy Leaders Applaud Utility's Water Resources Management
 Federal water policy leaders gathered in January for a regional water summit at the Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Water Resources Learning Center. As part of their visit to El Paso, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Mike Connor also visited the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant.
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EPWU does not endorse pipeline protection programs
El Paso Water Utilities has received several inquiries about companies offering programs that cover the cost of emergency repairs to 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.
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Stormwater Crews Recover Stolen Property
 While completing a stormwater compliance inspection at an auto salvage business on Alameda Avenue, El Paso Water Utilities Stormwater inspectors discovered some of the missing metal objects recently reported stolen in the Mission Valley.
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Winter water use affects summertime bills
The amount of water used in your household in December, January and February will have a profound impact on your water bill the following 12 months, including the hot, dry summertime when water usage – and water bills – peak.
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Cold weather requires pipe protection, different approaches to water conservation
 In El Paso, water conservation doesn't take the winter off. However, winter water management requires a different approach.
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Public Service Board approves EPWU budget
The Public Service Board has approved El Paso Water Utilities' budget for drinking water, wastewater, reclaimed water and stormwater services.
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EPWU employees raise more than $20K for AVANCE
 Employees of El Paso Water Utilities raised $20,697 this year, as part of a fundraising campaign benefitting AVANCE-El Paso.
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Project Will Upgrade Love Road Wastewater Line
 By early 2012, residents of the Love Road neighborhood will benefit from 800 feet of upgraded sewer line, 15 rebuilt manholes and two brand new manholes. However, the road from here to there will be bumpy.
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Sandbags Available at Stormwater Operations Center
Customers can no longer get sandbags at El Paso Water Utilities' regional sandbag distribution sites. The sites have been closed and will not reopen until next summer. However sandbags are still available at EPWU's Stormwater Operations Center.
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EPWU Encourages Conservation as Drought Continues
 El Paso Water Utilities will ramp up maintenance of wells, consider increased production of desalinated water and reinvigorate its public outreach campaign concerning water conservation as the region's on-going drought is expected to stretch into 2012.
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