Boil water notice lifted for Northeast, Central El Paso
Update (January 15, 2026): El Paso Water is rescinding the boil water notice. The notice has been in place for Northeast El Paso and parts of Central El Paso since the water main break this weekend.
El Paso Water officials say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality gave the company permission to lift the notice.
"The notice was a precautionary measure because of low water pressure in service areas in Northeast and Central El Paso resulting from a large main break that drained 15 reservoirs Jan. 11," an El Paso Water spokesperson said. "EPWater took samples across the boil water notice area, and test results indicate that water in the entire original identified area is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and to give pets."
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Water says that service has been restored to Northeast and Central El Paso after this weekend's water main break.
The break happened late Saturday night. Since then, thousands of customers have been without water, experience interrupted water service, or been under a boil water notice. The boil water notice remains in effect as crews work to assess the current quality of the water.
El Paso Water posted the news to its Instagram account.
"Service has been restored for Northeast and Central customers," the social media post stated. "The boil water notice remains in effect for the area. The next stage involves water sampling and testing before the notice can be lifted."
El Paso Water also warned customers that they could notice a chlorine smell due to boosted levels for disinfection.
"Sputtering from the tap is also common due to air being trapped in the pipes," the company posted.
El Paso Water is still offering additional water at some locations until 10 p.m. Customers can bring their own containers and fill them up with water. The locations are listed below:
- North Skies Park
- Sue Young Park
- Arlington Park
- Sunrise Park
- Chisholm Park
- Grandview Park
The EPCC Transmountain Campus will also open for the first time since the water main break happened. It will reopen at noon on Thursday.
