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September 1887

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September 1887

August 20, 2026

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In December 1883, the El Paso Water Company agreed with the city of El Paso, Texas, to provide only clear, healthy water to residents and to charge nothing for water that was muddy or impure. In return for a payment of $2,766.65, the company also accepted the terms of the city ordinance of May 7…

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