By Martha Koester, El Paso Matters A robust system of EPWater infrastructure delivers the healthy water that streams from faucets around the city. Every year in May, the American Water Works Association recognizes Drinking Water Week to raise awareness about local water supplies. In addition, EPWater recently honored the dedicated employees who work diligently behind the scenes to ensure sustainable and high-quality water flows.
About 80 water professionals at four drinking water plants play a critical role in the safety and quality of El Paso’s drinking water. At Jonathan Rogers Water Treatment Plant First operational in 1993, the plant treats up to 60 million gallons a day of Rio Grande water to drinking water standards for the Mission Valley and East El Paso. This plant, along with t