Menu NEWSROOM News Releases 2021 News Releases 2020 News Releases 2019 News Releases 2018 News Releases Media Contacts Media Inquiries publicaffairs@epwater.org 915-594-5510 SUBSCRIBE to receive news releases 29 OCT. 2021 UPDATE: Second phase of mitigation plan Crews working to install the replacement for the Frontera Force Main pipelines near Sunland Park Drive and Doniphan Drive have reached 81% completion. The project remains ahead of schedule 15 OCT. 2021 UPDATE: Frontera project closer to completion Crews working to install the replacement for the Frontera Force Main pipelines near Sunland Park Drive and Doniphan Drive have reached 81% completion. The project remains ahead of schedule 14 OCT. 2021 Sandbag distribution schedule The last day to pick up sandbags at the satellite distribution sites will be this Friday, Oct. 15. 30 SEP. 2021 UPDATE: Plan to divert wastewater from Rio Grande EPWater has implemented a mitigation plan to reduce the environmental impact to the Rio Grande of wastewater discharged in the rive, as the result of the Frontera Force Main emergency. 20 SEP. 2021 UPDATE: Progress on Wastewater emergency in West El Paso Crews have completed repairs to one of the two damaged wastewater lines known as the Frontera Force Mains near Sunland Park Drive and Doniphan Drive. 3 SEP. 2021 EPWater releases wastewater to the Rio Grande Complications in repairs to a major Westside wastewater line have caused El Paso Water to continue to divert wastewater to the Rio Grande to prevent impacts to residences and businesses 1 SEP. 2021 Corps of Engineers flood control study El Paso Water and the the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), will soon sign an agreement for the Corps to conduct a $3 million, 3-year feasibility study of the El Paso's Central Cebada watershed. 31 AUG. 2021 Corps of Engineers to study flood control The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), which has studied and build some of the most challenging flood control projects in the country, has selected El Paso's Central watershed flood control as one of only eight feasibility study projects nationwide as part of a special program. 27 AUG. 2021 Wastewater line break in West El Paso On Friday morning, El Paso Water experienced another break in its Frontera Force Main at a point near the Frontera Lift Station, located at Frontera Road and Doniphan Drive in West El Paso, resulting in a wastewater spill into the intersection. 16 AUG. 2021 UPDATE: Summer sandbag distribution hours extended until further notice Due to continued rain events, El Paso Water is extending the hours of operation at all three sandbag distribution sites until further notice 15 AUG. 2021 UPDATE: West El Paso residents may resume indoor water use after 5:00 p.m. Sunday EPWater is announcing that west side residents and businesses may resume normal water use as of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15 14 AUG. 2021 URGENT: EPWater calls on Westside residents to reduce water use EPWater is experiencing a wastewater pipeline emergency on the Westside of El Paso with the main wastewater artery that conveys all residential and commercial wastewater to the Hickerson Water Reclamation Facility disrupted by pipeline breaks. 13 AUG. 2021 Westside spill contained in west El Paso and reported to TCEQ El Paso Water is working on repairs to a pair of damaged wastewater line in west El Paso that were part of a pipeline replacement project. 13 AUG. 2021 EPWater and City of El Paso discuss rain events Thursday's record-setting rain events resulted in flooding and damage citywide. 8 JUL. 2021 EPWater to discuss monsoon response Monsoon season is in effect and with it comes rain events that can prove to be powerful for stormwater infrastructure, drivers, and pedestrians. 28 JUN. 2021 Summer sandbag distribution schedule begins Residential customers can pick up sandbags for flood control any day of the week beginning Monday, June 28. 24 JUN. 2021 El Paso Water, partners mark $1 million Through partnerships with Project BRAVO and Amistad, El Paso Water customers have received water bill assistance this year totaling $1.1 million. 14 APR. 2021 Public Service Board Welcomes Lisa Saenz Saenz's career includes work in the areas of accounting, treasury, information technology, branch operations and wealth management. 1 APR. 2021 EPWater Celebrates 30 Years of Conservation April 1 marks the 30th anniversary of the City of El Paso's Water Conservation Ordinance. 12 FEB. 2021 "Protect Your Pipes" as cold front approaches Our region is expected to see a drastic drop in temperatures this weekend, and in anticipation, El Paso Water wants to encourage customers to "Protect Your Pipes" ahead of the cold front. 10 FEB. 2021 Public Service Board Welcomes New Member The Public Service Board started its monthly meeting Wednesday morning by welcoming its newest member, Charlie Intebi. 2 FEB. 2021 EPWater to Resume Bill Collection Process El Paso Water will resume its normal billing collection processes in February while continuing to offer long-term payment plans to both residential and commercial customers. 25 JAN. 2021 Traffic Alert Partial Lane Closure on Lee Beginning January 25, Lee Trevino will be partially closed near the intersection of Sam Snead as part of the Sam Snead Storm Drain Improvement Project. This closure consists of two phases and is expected to last about three months. 13 JAN. 2021 PSB Approves FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget The PSB approved the El Paso Water fiscal year 2021-22 Water/Wastewater and Stormwater budgets Wednesday morning. The combined $508M budget includes slight increases to rates and fees. El Paso Water | All Rights Reserved | Powered by CivicLive | © 2018 West Corporation