Central Reclaimed Water Project

Construction of the first phase of the Central El Paso Reclaimed Water Project was completed in 2003 and included building a 1 million gallon elevated storage tank, pumping station, treatment filters, and about four miles of purple pipe. This project provides reclaimed water services to Modesto Gomez Park, Orchard Park, Washington Park, Lincoln Park, Bowie High School, Jefferson High School*, Burleson Elementary*, El Paso Zoo, Dudley Field, Father Yermo School*, and Evergreen Cemetery. In addition, Ascarate Golf Course will continue to use reclaimed water. The project will save 400 million gallons of drinking-quality water annually. The project is valued at $9 million, which is being funded with grants from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Texas Water Development Board low interest loans, and City of El Paso Water and Sewer revenue bonds from EPWU.

Evergreen Cemetery

Phase IA was constructed in 2005 adding over 6 miles of pipeline to the system. Sewer sites were added to the customer list and include Concordia Cemetery, 3 parks, storm drain station, city medians and parkways.

Additional projects are underway to provide two permanent reclaimed water standpipe locations. These standpipe locations, referred to as “Dispensing Stations” will be capable of dispensing truckloads of reclaimed water for construction activities, street sweeping, car washing and other non-potable uses. Access to these stations will be through the use of PIN numbers issued by El Paso Water Utilities once a customer applies for this service.

Plans are also being made to extend service to a 100-acre soccer field within Ft. Bliss and other potential customers. Construction of these facilities may be complete as early as 2008 and include installation of pipeline, reservoirs and pump stations.

*These sites are not yet connected.