Stormwater Focus Group
In 2017, El Paso Water convened a Stormwater Focus Group to review, evaluate and reprioritize stormwater projects from the 2009 Stormwater Master Plan. The diverse group was composed of leaders from El Paso’s business, civic, community and engineering sectors.
2009 Stormwater Master Plan
The original Stormwater Master Plan was approved by the Public Service Board and El Paso City Council in 2009. It laid out the capital improvement projects that prepared the city for major rain events. The projects were financed through cash funding and bonds.
In the first three years, these master plan projects improved flood control in watersheds throughout the city. More than 50 percent of the flood risk in the city was addressed or reduced. Typical improvements include the following:
The master plan study evaluated all areas of the city, but focused on areas where flood risk was particularly high. Ultimately, about 100 projects were recommended. EPWater staff recommended an additional $80 million in projects that addressed localized flooding issues.
For more information:
Stormwater Master Plan
Master Plan Community Advisory Committee Report