Menu NEWSROOM News from the Pipeline What's New at EPWater SUBSCRIBE Sign up to receive our latest stories. Prevent plumbing woes this holiday season 11/22/2021 If poured down the sink, FOG can clog wastewater lines and potentially lead to wastewater backing up into your home or neighborhood. Read More PSB honors UTEP professor with award 11/12/2021 One of President/CEO John Balliew’s earliest memories at El Paso Water involves Civil Engineering Professor Anthony Tarquin of the University of Texas at El Paso. Read More Bustamante Wastewater Plant turns 30 11/05/2021 Standing firmly on 22 acres of land next to the U.S. Mexico border, the Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant is celebrating 30 years of operation. Read More EPWater helps save the bees 10/26/2021 Some of the hardest working insects in the world may also be the most intimidating, but that did not stop El Paso Water from saving a bee colony containing tens of thousands of honeybees. Read More Proactive efforts ensure safe drinking water 10/15/2021 EPWater is taking proactive efforts with its newest project to minimize the corrosion of pipes and keep tap water safe to drink. Read More Paranormal encounters at Canal Plant 10/11/2021 During this season of spooky stories and spine-chilling encounters, it is only fitting that one El Paso Water employee shared his experiences of paranormal activity while working at the Robertson/Umbenhauer Water Treatment Plant, also known as Canal Plant, several years ago. Read More Crews tackle emergency stormwater projects 09/24/2021 The rain events of July and August 2021 proved to be some of the most significant rain events in the history of our region. While many of El Paso’s stormwater structures held up during the heavy rainfall, the localized severity of the storms – particularly in Central El Paso -- overwhelmed and damaged many parts of the system. Read More Wastewater main breaks force discharge into river 09/14/2021 El Paso Water maintains more than 2,300 miles of wastewater pipes citywide that carry used water from toilets, showers and sinks to treatment plants. When a major part of that system ruptured in West El Paso, the utility faced some critical decisions to protect public safety and health. Read More Federal experts tour central drainage system 09/02/2021 On a hot and humid day in early September, El Paso Water staff led representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on a tour of several ponds and dams in Central El Paso. Read More EPWater takes on history-making rainstorms 08/27/2021 This year’s monsoon season has brought intense rain events that have set records and drawn comparisons to the storm of 2006, and the season is not over yet. On August 12, part of Central El Paso received 3.2 inches of rain in one hour, equating to what the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) classifies as a 230-year storm. The same area in 2006 received 1.5 inches of rain in one hour, falling into the category of a 100-year storm. Read More Stormwater project stands up to the test 08/17/2021 Recent storms have tested parts of El Paso’s stormwater system, revealing both improvements still needed and the effectiveness of completed projects, like the Silver Springs Arroyo Dam, that worked to reduce flooding and increase public safety. Read More High quality water straight from your tap 08/04/2021 As part of National Water Quality Month, EPWater reminds customers that our tap water is safe to drink. To access the highest quality water, it’s as easy as turning on your faucet. Read More Lifespan of Bustamante Plant extended 07/20/2021 As the city expands, El Paso Water continues to invest in infrastructure to keep up with demand. The utility is taking on a major project that will optimize the existing plant by improving the wastewater treatment process and increase the plant’s capacity, extending its lifespan by 30 years. Read More EPWater adds contractor to Eastside project 07/16/2021 As part of the emergency declaration of the stormwater system approved by the Public Service Board (PSB) on July 14, residents near the Sam Snead Recovery project in the Pico Norte area will soon see accelerated productivity on the job site. Read More EPWater, partners mark $1M for customer aid 06/25/2021 Through partnerships with Project BRAVO and Amistad, El Paso Water customers have received water bill assistance this year totaling $1.1 million. This funding was made possible because of federal CARES Act funding distributed by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the City of El Paso to Project BRAVO and Amistad, respectively. Read More Montana Vista Project nears Phase I completion 06/23/2021 The first phase of the Montana Vista Wastewater Project is nearly complete, with over 500 customers connected to the EPWater wastewater system for the very first time. Read More The reliable work behind your tap 05/05/2021 The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to safe and reliable drinking water for health, hydration, and hygienic needs. Drinking Water Week, May 2-8, is an opportunity for us to recognize the vital role tap water plays in our daily lives, the infrastructure required to carry it to and from our homes and businesses and the hard work that goes into delivering quality drinking water to your tap. Read More Earth Day events beautify EPWater dam and pond 04/27/2021 The Van Buren Dam in Central El Paso has a fresh look thanks to an Earth Day clean-up event organized by City Rep. Alexsandra Annello. Read More New reinforced pipeline for West El Paso 04/09/2021 The pipelines connecting the two facilities, called the Frontera Force Mains, carry millions of gallons of wastewater from approximately 150,000 residential and commercial customers on El Paso’s westside every day to be treated at the Hickerson Plant. Read More Protecting neighborhoods from flooding 02/23/2021 The Will Ruth Pond is a vast stormwater project designed to collect over 114 million gallons of stormwater from nearby streets to prevent it from flowing into downstream neighborhoods. The project is a critical component of the EPWater stormwater plan to improve public safety, and it has not been without its share of challenges. Read More Managing the water supply for El Paso’s future 02/18/2021 Continued drought has impacted the water supply El Paso receives from the Rio Grande. The city’s growth is also a factor in EPWater’s long-term water management planning to ensure the community has water for the future. Read More Water planning looks 50 years into the future 02/16/2021 The planning process never stops for El Paso Water to secure a reliable water supply for future generations. The utility plays a leadership role in shaping the Far West Texas Water Plan, a 50-year regional water resources management plan that must be updated every five years, as required by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Read More EPWater expedites drilling of six wells 10/29/2020 The next river water allocation from the Rio Grande is months away, but it is crunch time for El Paso Water to ensure the utility is prepared for an anticipated shorter river water season. In September, the Public Service Board approved the drilling of six additional wells to increase our groundwater supply as a proactive measure to meet water demands at the hottest time of the year. Read More Making waves in the water sector 09/25/2020 Water is not typically synonymous with the desert, but for El Paso Water, the two go hand in hand. The utility’s leadership is helping pave the way for EPWater to remain at the forefront of water reuse. Read More New EPWater videos show how to conserve water 08/26/2020 El Paso Water wants to help you conserve water and at the same time save money. More time indoors means do-it-yourself home improvement projects are on the rise. Read More Project to bank treated river water, recharge aquifer 06/22/2020 El Paso Water launched the design of a new project to take treated Rio Grande water during plentiful years and use it to recharge a local aquifer. Read More VIEW OLDER STORIES CHECK NEWS RELEASES El Paso Water | All Rights Reserved | Powered by CivicLive | © 2018 West Corporation