The Public Service Board was established May 22, 1952, by City Ordinance No. 752 to completely manage and operate the water and wastewater system for the City of El Paso. The five-member board of trustees which make up the Public Service Board consists of the Mayor of the City of El Paso and four residents of El Paso County, Texas, who are appointed by the City Council for four year staggered terms.

Monthly minimum charges for water service, based on size of meter with a
400 cubic feet (4CCF's) volume allowance:

El Paso Water Capacity

Total Capacity	332.5 million gallons per day
Well Capacity	205 million gallons per day
Surface Water Capacity	100 million gallons per day
Desalination Capacity	27.5 million gallons per day

In 2007, the peak demand for water is 154 million gallons.

Meter size	Minimum Monthly Bill
Less than 1"	$4.79
1"	$7.46
1½"	$12.78
2"	$15.38
3"	$30.71
4"	$45.84
6"	$69.51
8"	$119.07

Water used in excess of the 4 CCF's (2,992 gallons) volume allowance included in
the minimum charge will be billed at the following rates:

Block 1	Over 4 CCF's to 150% of AWC*	$1.45 per CCF
Block 2	Over 150% to 250% of AWC	$3.40 per CCF
Block 3	Over 250% of AWC	$4.87 per CCF
AWC - Average Winter Consumption is the average of water used during the most recent, December, January and February billing periods.

Note:
Non residential customer rates do not include 400 cubic feet allotment in minimum monthly charges. Properties located outside the El Paso city are charged 1.15 times the rate for the same service to customers whose property in inside the city limits.

Water Supply Replacement Charge

Meter size	Monthly Charge
Less than 1"	$5.91
1"	$14.77
1½"	$29.53
2"	$47.25
3"	$94.48
4"	$147.64
6"	$295.27
8"	$549.19

More information can be found by clicking on the following hyperlinks: Industrial Pretreatment Program, Reclaimed Water, and Chemical Analysis.