EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater budgets to the Public Service Board (PSB) on Thursday, Nov. 20. If approved, households can see a nearly $10 increase per month on their water bill.
The stormwater fees would not increase, but the average residential water bill would increase by $9.99 per month, a 12 percent increase compared to last year’s bill, according to the news release by EP Water.
“We understand that every dollar matters to our customers, and we’re working hard to keep water affordable while continuing to invest in the systems that keep El Paso running,” said EPWater President and CEO John Balliew. “This budget strikes the right balance – maintaining reliability, protecting water quality and securing our future water supplies. These investments ensure that El Paso Water can continue providing safe, dependable service for generations to come.”
The utility company is proposing a $830 million budget for capital infrastructure improvements ( water, wastewater and stormwater), which include huge investments in system reliability, rehabilitation and water supply to support the growing El Paso community, according to EP Water…