Fred Wilson location will continue at regular scheduled hours
EL PASO – The last day to pick up sandbags at the satellite distribution sites will be this Friday Oct. 15. These seasonal satellite distribution sites will re-open next summer.
The Stormwater Operations Center, located at 4801 Fred Wilson Ave., will remain open throughout the year. Customers can get sandbags for flood control Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Residential customers in areas prone to flooding are encouraged to have sandbags on hand before heavy rains begin. The limit is 10 bags per visit. Customers will need to show a Texas ID or an El Paso Water bill to get sandbags.
El Paso Water does not charge for sandbags. Persons who cannot lift heavy items should be accompanied by someone who can assist with loading and unloading the bags.
Sandbag Distribution Sites
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Through Friday
Oct. 15 |
Beginning Saturday
Oct. 16 |
| Northeast |
Stormwater Operations Center
4801 Fred Wilson Ave.
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Mon-Fri:
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Mon-Fri:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat-Sun: Closed |
| West |
Artcraft Booster Station
7830 Paseo Del Norte
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Mon-Fri:
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Closed |
| Mission Valley |
Blackie Chesher Park
9292 Escobar Drive
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Mon-Fri;
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Closed |