EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — At the request of the El Paso City Council and Mayor Renard Johnson, El Paso Water will host a series of community meetings across the City to explain its proposed water and wastewater rate increase.

The City said these meetings are intended to provide clear, factual information about the proposal, explain why the increase is being considered, and allow residents to speak directly with El Paso Water staff.

As KTSM previously reported, El Paso Water has proposed a rate increase as part of its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. If the budget is approved, stormwater fees would not increase; however, the typical residential water and wastewater bill would increase by almost $10 per month, a 12 percent increase over last year’s bill.

According to the utility, the proposal reflects higher operating costs, aging infrastructure that must be maintained and replaced, regulatory requirements, and long-term investments needed to ensure reliable water and wastewater service for the community.

However, the proposed increase has not been approved. Final approval authority rests with the Public Service Board (PSB), which oversees El Paso Water operations, according to the City.

All community meetings will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with formal presentations beginning at 6 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, Jan. 5

Marty Robbins Recreation Center — 11620 Vista Del Sol Dr.

West Side Command Center — 4801 Osborne Dr.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Armijo Recreation Center — 700 E. 7th Ave.

Upper Eastside Command Center — 14301 Pebble Hills Blvd.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Wayne Thornton Recreation Center — 3134 Jefferson Ave.

Northeast Command Center — 9600 Dyer St.

Thursday, Jan. 8

Valle Bajo Recreation Center — 7380 Alameda Ave.

Mission Valley Command Center — 9011 Escobar Dr.

The City is encouraging residents to attend a meeting to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and share their concerns directly with El Paso Water representatives.

For more information about the proposed rate increase, visit here.

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