Utilities

Electric

Texas-New Mexico Power Company supplies Fort Stockton. The Western Division serves Fort Stockton with a 138 KV transmission line, with a terminal capacity of 62.5 MVA and a 69 KV transmission line with terminal capacity of 70 MVA. Texas-New Mexico Power Company is a member of the ERCOT (Electrical Reliability Council of Texas) System.

Industrial customer’s requirements are analyzed to determine the most economical and advantageous rate schedule for the customer. The type of load maximum KW demand and KWH usage determines the customer’s rate schedule. Texas-New Mexico Power Company is competitive with rates of other utilities in Texas. For more information, write:

Texas-New Mexico Power Company
P O Box 1606
Fort Stockton, TX 79735

Rio Grande Electric and West Texas Utilities Company in the outlying areas of the County also serve Pecos County.

Gas

The City of Fort Stockton supplies Fort Stockton. West Texas Gas is the city’s supplier with two delivery lines with a maximum pressure of 400lbs. West Texas Gas has the capability to tie into three major lines within the area, which are served by Valero, Delhi (Texas Oil & Gas) and El Paso Natural Gas. Fort Stockton is the Gas Capital of the United State, so gas is easily available. Rates vary between $3.65/MCF and $4.50/MCF with base rate of $ 7.50.

Water

The City of Fort Stockton serves Fort Stockton with water. The main source is well water from the Belding Area. The system is designed to move 7.5 million gallons daily. The city has a 7 million gallon storage capacity with an average pressure of 60 lbs. The system has 6 and 8 inches lines and it’s capable of serving additional needs. The well water is processed through a Reverse Osmosis Water Plant. This gives Fort Stockton a better quality of water.

The Belding Area has approximately 55,200 acre-feet of water. The City has recently acquired an additional 84,400 acre-feet with 16-1/2 sections of water rights in the western half of the County and an adjoining part of Reeves County.

Source City of Fort Stockton

Peak Consumption (mgpd): 4.5
Maximum Daily Capacity (mgpd): 7
Storage Capacity (mgpd): 7.5
Size Mains (inches): 6-12
System Looped: Yes

Telephone

Southwestern Bell is the major telecommunications provider with Rotary and Touch Tone service available. Southwestern Bell has capability of expanding service and equipment expansion.

Sanitation

The City of Fort Stockton is the provider of refused collection and disposal. The City of Fort Stockton has twice-a-week pickup on residential service and daily pickup on most businesses. The present landfill is a type I landfill licensed by the State of Texas with a 30-year capacity. The City will pick up garbage within the vicinity of Fort Stockton.

Sewer Service

The City of Fort Stockton is the provider of sewer service. The present sewer plant has a flow capacity of 1 million gallons daily flow. The plant has the potential for modification to be able to serve up to 2 million gallons daily flow.

Treatment Plant Type: Oxidation
Maximum Daily Capacity (mgpd): 1.41
Maximum Daily Load (mgpd): 980,000
Solid Waste Disposal: Yes