The El Paso Water Utilities System.
El Paso City Code § 19.12.020
in effect19.12.020 - The El Paso Water Utilities System.
A. Installation of Water Facilities. Where water is to be provided through the EPWU system, the developer shall install adequate water facilities, including fire hydrants, in accordance with the current rules and regulations for public water systems of the TCEQ, the rules and regulations of the El Paso Water Utilities/Public Service Board (EPWU/PSB) and the firefighting standards of the Texas Board of Insurance, and the standards and specifications of the city and EPWU.
B. Facilities for Health and Safety Emergencies; Alternative Water Sources. All water facilities connected to the EPWU water system shall be capable of providing water for health and emergency purposes, including fire protection. Water supply facilities shall be in accordance with city and EPWU. The design and construction of water system improvements and alternative water sources shall also comply with the following standards:
1. Design and construction of a water source on the site shall be in accordance with applicable regulations of the TCEQ.
2. Design and construction of water service from the EPWU shall be in accordance with the standards in the city's SDM and of EPWU.
3. Design and construction of a fire protection and suppression system shall be in accordance with the standards of the SDM, the EPWU, the city's adopted fire code, Chapter 9.52 of the code and be approved by the city manager, or designee, utility manager and fire department.
(Ord. 16882 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. No. 19327, § 16, 4-26-2022)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT19SUDEPL_ART2SUST_CH19.12WA_19.12.020THELPAWAUTSYFetched: 10/28/2026