PRIVATE COMPANIES CONTINUE TO PITCH PIPELINE PROTECTION PROGRAMS News Release Contact: Christina Montoya, Vice President-Marketing and Communication 915-594-5596 (office), e-mail: cmontoya@epwu.org Date: January 12, 2012 EL PASO - El Paso Water Utilities continues to receive 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. Customers who are considering purchasing pipeline protection coverage from private companies are advised to read the information carefully before making a decision.