El Paso Water Bill: High Bill, Leak Check & Dispute 2026

El Paso Water • payment, disconnect notice, leaks, AguaCares and watering rules

El Paso Water Bill Help Center for Payments, High Bills and Service Requests

Use this guide when you need to pay an EPWater bill, log in to My Account, use phone payment, handle a disconnect notice, start or transfer service, request a payment plan, check a high bill, report a leak, or understand water restrictions in El Paso.

Every section below includes the official EPWater link, phone number, posting detail, fee rule, and practical next step so customers can finish the task instead of reading generic utility advice.

Fast answer: El Paso Water customers can pay online through My Account, pay by phone at 915-594-5500, mail a check or money order to El Paso Water, P.O. Box 511, El Paso, TX 79961-0511, or use authorized payment locations. Online and IVR payments have no service fee and generally post within 1 hour.

Disconnect notice warning: if you received a disconnect notice or service has already been disconnected, EPWater says payment must be made in full for automatic restoration. Payments received Monday–Friday, 7:30am–7pm, can restore same day; after-hours or weekend payments restore the following business day.

El Paso Water Bill Quick Facts

Customer service915-594-5500Mon–Fri, 7am–6pm
EmergencyPress 524/7 main break / sewer / stormwater
Phone payOption 1After selecting language
Online pay1 hourTypical posting time
Payment feeNo feeOnline / IVR payments
Mail paymentP.O. Box 511El Paso, TX 79961-0511
Returned e-check$25Returned electronic payment fee
Single-family deposit$75Guarantee deposit listed
AguaCaresUp to $250Eligible hardship credit
Water waste915-594-5508Conservation violations

El Paso Water Action Board: Use the Right Official Link

Start with the exact situation. Each card includes the official action link or phone number so the user can act immediately.

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I need to pay now

Use My Account for online payment. Online payments can use checking/savings, credit/debit card, PayPal or Venmo and generally post within 1 hour.

Open My Account
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I received a disconnect notice

Pay the full amount. Same-day automatic restoration requires payment Monday–Friday, 7:30am–7pm.

Read disconnect payment rule
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I want to pay by phone

Call 915-594-5500, choose language, then option 1. Have account number or registered phone, EPWater PIN, service ZIP code and payment details.

Phone pay instructions
4

I need a payment plan or arrangement

Use the EPWater request path or call customer service. Include service address, account number and a detailed message.

Open contact / request page
5

I have a high bill after a leak

Check whether the leak is hidden, repair it, gather details, and request an adjustment within the required timing.

Open leak adjustment
6

I need emergency help

For main breaks, water quality issues, sewer overflows or stormwater issues, call 915-594-5500 and press 5.

Report emergency

How to Pay an El Paso Water Bill

Payment method Official detail Best use Official action link
AutoPay Uses checking/savings, posts on the due date, and has no fee. Enrollment is through My Account. Best for avoiding missed due dates. Register / log in
Online payment Checking/savings, credit/debit card, PayPal and Venmo are listed. Payments post within 1 hour and have no fee. Best for normal and urgent bill payment. Pay online
Guest payment EPWater says you can log in or create an account for full self-service, or log in as guest for limited options. Best when you only need to pay once. Pay as guest
Phone payment Call 915-594-5500, option 1 after language selection. Phone payments post within 1 hour and have no fee. Best if portal login is not working. Phone payment rules
Mail Mail check or money order to El Paso Water, P.O. Box 511, El Paso, TX 79961-0511. Posted 1–2 business days after receipt. Only when due date is not close. Confirm mailing address
Payment locations CheckFree posts within 2–3 days, MoneyGram between 1–3 days, and Walmart Bill Pay within 1 hour. Fees vary by location. Best for cash/check/money-order users. Find locations
Practical warning: If your service is at disconnect risk, choose an option that posts quickly and keep the confirmation code. Mail and some retail locations may not post fast enough for urgent restoration.

Disconnect Notice or Disconnected Service: What to Do

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Pay in full

EPWater says a disconnect notice or disconnected service requires payment in full for automatic restoration.

Read restoration rule

Same-day window

Payments must be received Monday–Friday, 7:30am–7pm, to restore service the same day.

Make fast payment
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After-hours rule

Payments posted after hours or on the weekend restore service the following business day.

Contact customer service

Call script for disconnect notice

“Hi, I received a disconnect notice or my water is disconnected. My EPWater account number is ____ and service address is ____. Can you confirm the full amount needed, whether my payment will post within the same-day restoration window, and whether any arrangement is available?”

My Account, AutoPay, PIN and Payment Details

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Open My Account

Use EPWater’s My Account portal to manage account access, online payment, AutoPay and service requests.

Open My Account
2

Prepare required phone-pay details

For card payment, have account number or registered phone, EPWater PIN, ZIP code, amount, card expiration, billing ZIP and security code.

Required phone details
3

For electronic check

Have account number, service ZIP, amount, routing number, checking account number, and pen/paper for confirmation code.

ACH payment info
4

Watch returned payment fee

EPWater lists a $25 returned check fee for electronic payment returns.

Confirm returned fee

Start, Transfer or Stop El Paso Water Service

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Start new service

Use My Account or the Contact Us page. EPWater says responses may take up to four business days.

Start service request
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Transfer service

Use the transfer service path from EPWater. Include account number, service address and detailed request information.

Transfer service
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Stop service

Use the stop service path. EPWater says a deposit fee applies to the first bill for new accounts.

Stop service request
Fast-processing tip: EPWater asks customers to include the service address, account number and a detailed message so the request can be processed faster.

What Is Included on an El Paso Water Bill?

Bill area What it means Practical check Official link
Water use Meter readings, dates of service and water used in CCF units and gallons. Compare use with the 13-month history before assuming an error. Understand your bill
Wastewater Wastewater minimum and commodity charges are separate from water usage. Look for Average Winter Consumption if sewer seems high. Rates and fees
Stormwater Stormwater charges are based on impervious area for residential properties. Check property-size category, not just water usage. Stormwater rates
Environmental Services EPWater bills and collects for the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department only. For trash or recycling service issues, call 915-212-6000. ESD billing note
AguaCares donation The bill may include a donation option for customers facing hardship. Do not confuse a donation option with a required fee. AguaCares
Leak protection ServLine leak protection appears as a monthly charge for enrolled eligible customers. Know whether you are enrolled or opted out before a leak happens. Leak protection

2026 EPWater Rates, AWC and Deposit Rules

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2026 water rates

Rates are effective with meter readings taken after March 1, 2026.

Open rates
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Average Winter Consumption

AWC is based on the most recent December, January and February billing periods.

Read AWC rule
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Single-family deposit

The water bill guarantee deposit table lists $75 for a single-family residence.

See deposit table
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Set-up fee

EPWater lists no charge for new customers to set up service with El Paso Water.

Confirm setup fee
Rate / fee item Official amount or rule What users should understand
Less than 1-inch water minimum, 1 CCF or less $8.27 Minimum charge depends on meter size and usage level.
Less than 1-inch water minimum $11.82 Up to 5 CCF are included in the minimum charge for residential customers.
Inside-city Block 1 water $3.92 per CCF over 5 CCF to 150% of AWC Winter use affects future tier calculation.
Inside-city Block 2 water $9.26 per CCF over 150% to 250% of AWC Outdoor use and leaks can push you into higher tiers.
Inside-city Block 3 water $13.24 per CCF over 250% of AWC Very high usage becomes expensive quickly.
Wastewater commodity charge $4.86 per CCF Calculated based on 90% of AWC over the included allowance.
Outside city limits 1.15 times inside-city rate Check service location before comparing with another customer.

High El Paso Water Bill Checklist Before You Pay or Dispute

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Inside the home

  • Running toilet or bad flapper.
  • Faucet, tub, shower or under-sink leak.
  • Water heater leak or overflow line.
  • Ice maker, humidifier or washing-machine line.
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Outside in El Paso

  • Irrigation on wrong day or too long.
  • Drip line break under rock or desert landscaping.
  • Pool filling or new landscape establishment.
  • Water flowing into the street.
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Meter and bill checks

  • Compare 13-month usage history.
  • Check CCF and gallons on bill.
  • Watch the leak indicator on the meter.
  • Check if a new advanced meter was installed.

High-bill call script

“Hi, my El Paso Water bill is higher than normal. Can you help me review the CCF usage, 13-month history, AWC impact, meter reading, possible leak indicator, and whether I should submit a billing issue or leak adjustment request?”

Leak Adjustment and ServLine Leak Protection

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Check if the leak may qualify

EPWater’s leak adjustment rules focus on hidden leaks such as behind a wall, underground or under foundation, and consumption must increase by more than 10 CCF.

Read eligibility
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Repair first and document

Provide date, leak details, repair description, high-bill date range and proof that consumption dropped back toward normal.

Submit adjustment request
3

Request within the timing window

EPWater says to submit an email request within 60 days of the repair for the water leak adjustment process.

See request steps
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Know ServLine protection

Eligible customers are automatically enrolled in ServLine leak protection unless they opt out. Residential fee listed: $1.59 per month.

ServLine details
Do not stop paying completely: EPWater says customers should attempt to make a payment while a leak adjustment is pending. For very high leak balances, EPWater recommends paying the amount of a three-month average before the leak occurred.

AguaCares, AguaRepairs and Payment Help

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AguaCares

AguaCares may provide up to a $250 credit for eligible EPWater customers facing hardship and at risk of disconnection.

Apply / check funding
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AguaRepairs

AguaRepairs focuses on residential plumbing leak repairs in homes owned by EPWater customers and is managed by Rebuilding Together El Paso.

AguaRepairs info
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Payment plan / arrangement

Use EPWater’s request path for payment plan or payment arrangement requests, or call customer service.

Request payment help
Important: AguaCares eligibility and funding can change by month. Check the official page before promising a customer that assistance is available.

El Paso Watering Rules, Blue Hanger and Water Waste

Rule / issue Official EPWater detail What to do Official link
Even-number address Permitted watering days: Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Set irrigation controller to allowed days only. Ordinance details
Odd-number address Permitted watering days: Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Do not copy a neighbor’s schedule unless address parity matches. Watering rule
April 1–September 30 Watering is prohibited between 10am and 6pm. Use early morning or evening windows outside the prohibited hours. Time restriction
Leaks Leaks need to be repaired within five working days. If you cannot repair within five working days, call for review / extension guidance. Leak repair rule
Water waste report Report water waste by form or by calling 915-594-5508. Provide location, time and type of violation. Report water waste
Blue hanger meaning: EPWater says a blue hanger means a conservation violation was observed, such as watering on the wrong day or time, water flowing into the street, illegal vehicle washing, or an unrepaired leak.

Report Water Outage, Main Break, Sewer Overflow or Stormwater Problem

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Emergency phone

For main breaks, water quality issues, sewer overflows or stormwater issues, call 915-594-5500 and press 5.

Report emergency
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Water issue

The emergency form includes high/low pressure, water outage, dirty water, street/alley leak, meter leak, valve leak and hydrant leak.

Water emergency form
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Sewer or stormwater issue

Use the same emergency path for sewer overflowing, sewer backup, sewer odor, loose manhole cover, street flooding or pond issue.

Sewer / stormwater form
Emergency reporting tip: give the exact address, nearest cross street, whether water is moving or standing, whether traffic is affected, and whether the issue is at a meter, alley, street, hydrant or manhole.

EPWater Map and Visit Planning

Many bill tasks can be completed online or by phone. If you plan to visit an EPWater location, call 915-594-5500 first to confirm the correct office, documents and whether the task can be handled online. The main EPWater office address used in several official contact and development pages is 1154 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925.

Bring or prepare

Bill, account number, service address, ZIP code, EPWater PIN, photo ID if requested, payment confirmation, leak repair proof, and request details.

Ask before ending the call

“Is my account current, did my payment post, does any disconnect risk remain, and is there any returned-payment, leak, ESD or stormwater item still pending?”

Use online first

Payments, service requests, payment arrangements, leak adjustments and emergency forms are available through EPWater’s online tools.

El Paso Water Bill FAQ

How do I pay my El Paso Water bill online?

Use the official My Account portal at myaccount.epwater.org. You can log in for full account access or use limited guest payment options. Online payments generally post within 1 hour and have no service fee.

What phone number do I call to pay an EPWater bill?

Call 915-594-5500, select your language, then choose option 1 for phone payment. Phone payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

What information do I need for EPWater phone payment?

For card payment, prepare your EPWater account number or registered phone number, EPWater PIN, service address ZIP code, amount, card expiration, billing ZIP and security code. For checking payment, prepare account number, service ZIP code, amount, routing number and checking account number.

Is there a fee to pay online or by phone?

EPWater says there is no service fee to make a payment through IVR or online. A $25 returned check fee applies for electronic payment returns.

What happens if I received a disconnect notice?

If you received a disconnect notice or service has been disconnected, EPWater says you must pay in full for automatic service restoration. Payments received Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 7pm can restore service the same day; after-hours or weekend payments restore the following business day.

Where do I mail an El Paso Water payment?

Mail check or money order payments to El Paso Water, P.O. Box 511, El Paso, TX 79961-0511. Mailed payments post in 1 to 2 business days after receipt.

How do I request a payment plan?

Use EPWater’s Contact Us request path for Payment Plan or Payment Arrangements, or call customer service at 915-594-5500. Include your service address, account number and a detailed message.

Can I get help paying an El Paso Water bill?

AguaCares may provide up to a $250 water-bill credit to eligible EPWater customers facing financial hardship and at risk of disconnection. Eligibility, documentation and funding availability must be checked on the official assistance page.

How do I request a leak adjustment?

Repair the leak, gather details and proof, and submit a request within 60 days of the repair. EPWater’s standard leak adjustment focuses on hidden leaks that increase consumption by more than 10 CCF and may cover up to two consecutive monthly bills.

What are El Paso watering days?

Even-numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Odd-numbered addresses may water Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. From April 1 to September 30, watering is prohibited between 10am and 6pm.

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