Sandbag Satellite Distribution Program Moves to Fall Schedule

Post date: Oct 1, 2014 3:20:15 AM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 29, 2014

Sandbag Satellite Distribution Program Moves to Fall Schedule

Satellite Locations to Close, Stormwater Operations Center will remain open

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) announces today that the last day to pick up sandbags at EPWU’s satellite distribution sites will be Tuesday, September 30th at 8pm. Satellite sites will reopen next summer.

While the satellite distribution sites operate only during monsoon season, the Stormwater Operations Center, located at 4801 Fred Wilson (map), is open throughout the year. Customers can get sandbags Monday through Friday between 8AM – 4PM beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1st.

Sandbags are for flood control purposes only and limited to 15 sandbags per visit. Persons who have difficulty lifting heavy items are encouraged to come with someone who can assist with loading and unloading the bags.

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