Customers requesting temporary service can initiate the application process for reclaimed water service. Most forms are available for download on this website. Some forms and agreements may need to be customized to address specific conditions of service, as determined by El Paso Water. For questions or assistance in completing any of these forms, contact the water reclamation staff at 915-594-5443.
Temporary Service (Standpipe)
Temporary service is available for customers who need reclaimed water for construction activities such as dust control, street cleaning, soil compaction, etc., using water trucks. Customers may obtain this service from EPWater's Fred Hervey and Roberto Bustamante treatment plants. Service from reclaimed water fire hydrants (post-hydrants) may be available in some cases. Customers must fill out and submit an Application for Reclaimed Water from Standpipes to the Water Reclamation Department at least 48 hours prior to obtaining service. Reclaimed water will be billed according to the current reclaimed water rates and based on the customer's estimated use.
Temporary Service (Dispensing Stations)
Temporary service is available for customers needing reclaimed water for construction activities, etc., using water trucks from any of the three Dispensing Stations located in northwest and central El Paso. Service from these automated stations is available 24 hours a day with the use of an account and PIN number.
Customers must fill out an Application for Reclaimed Water from Dispensing Stations and submit it to EPWater's Customer Service Center, 6400 Boeing Drive, at least 48 hours prior to obtaining service. A $20 account setup fee (non-reimbursable) and $75 deposit (reimbursable) will be due at the time of application or billed to the customer in the first monthly bill. Customers will be billed based on the actual amount of reclaimed water obtained from any of the stations.
Applying for reclaimed water variance/permit
One of the most attractive benefits of using reclaimed water for irrigation, apart from the billing rate, is the ability to use it beyond the days mandated by the City Ordinance on the odd/even address watering schedule. Reclaimed water customers are also exempt from drought watering restrictions.
Because of the growing number of reclaimed water customers and continued support from the community in reporting water waste, EPWater established an Application for Reclaimed Water Variance/Permit for use by its reclaimed water customers. This intends to allocate adequate supply of reclaimed water to all users during periods of expected high and low demands while maintaining optimal reclaimed water quality at all times. It also helps our Water Conservation Inspectors avoid unnecessary trips and handing out wrongful "water waste" citations to sites reported to be watering on the "wrong" day or time.
An application for Reclaimed Water Variance/Permit must be filled out and submitted to EPWater's Water Reclamation Department every time a user changes his/her water-use schedule or amount.