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El Paso Water's board has approved a $1.2 billion budget for 2026, which includes a $10 monthly rate increase for households, raising the average water bill to approximately $92. The budget, reflecting a $204 million increase from the previous year, focuses on infrastructure investments in water, sewer, and stormwater systems, with significant allocations for wastewater treatment and water supply improvements. Concerns about recent water main breaks and the future water usage of a new Meta Platforms data center were discussed, but the rate increase is not linked to the data center's anticipated demand.