El Paso water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to El Paso houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
El Paso Water
El Paso Water inside-city residential rates, effective with meter readings taken after March 1, 2026, billed in CCF (748 gallons)
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $13.12 a month |
| 0 to 4 units | $0.00 |
| 4 to 5 units | $17.49 |
| 5 to more | $3.92 |
- Source
- The surface water source is the Rio Grande; the groundwater sources are the Mesilla Bolson and Hueco Bolson aquifers. Most customers receive water from two sources, depending on the time of year.
- Lead
- No lead service lines were identified in the EPWater distribution system.
Sewer
Wastewater for meters under 1 inch: $34.80 a month minimum, which includes 5 CCF ($24.36 if you use 1 CCF or less), plus $4.86 per CCF on 90% of your average winter consumption above the 5 CCF allowance. Average winter consumption is your average water use in the December, January and February billing periods.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Stormwater (typical home, 1,201 to 3,000 sq ft of impervious area): $7.42 a month
Ways to pay less
- Behind on the water bill: AguaCares. AguaCares is for El Paso Water customers facing financial hardship and at risk of disconnection: up to a $250 credit toward the water bill, once a year, with a payment arrangement for any outstanding balance. How: Apply through El Paso Water's Payment Assistance page when applications are open.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- El Paso Water: understanding your bill
- El Paso Water 2025 drinking water quality report
- El Paso Water rates and fees
- El Paso Water sample bill
- El Paso Water FY2027-28 budget community meeting presentation
- El Paso Water payment assistance
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.