By Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters As El Paso Water unveiled its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 water, wastewater and stormwater budgets, two priorities guided every decision: maintaining system reliability and protecting customer affordability. If approved by the Public Service Board in January, stormwater fees would remain unchanged for most customers, although the typical residential bill is projected to increase by $9.99 a month. The proposed budget was influenced by results from a recent customer survey, which overwhelmingly emphasizes the importance of replacing aging infrastructure and minimizing service disruptions.

“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 kee

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