Setting up utilities in Pharr
In Pharr, electricity depends on your address, Texas Gas Service delivers gas, water depends on your address, the City of Pharr Utility Billing handles sewer, and the City of Pharr Garbage & Brush Collection handles trash pickup.
Moving to Pharr? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan where AEP Texas delivers.
Your utilities in Pharr
Who to call for each service in Pharr, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Most of Pharr
In this part of Pharr, you choose your electricity provider. AEP Texas delivers the power, and you pick the company that sells it.
Delivers the power
AEP Texas
The same for every home in this area. Call them about outages and downed lines.
Sells it to you · you pick
The electricity provider you choose
Your plan, your rate and your bill come from them. The state lists every plan.
How to start: pick a plan from the list and sign up with them. They arrange the connection with AEP Texas.
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative
Magic Valley is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative.
Las Milpas and parts of north Pharr; check your address
To start: Fill out the online Electric Service Application, which asks for a form of identification such as a driver’s license.
You can get started with Public Grid
Where AEP Texas delivers, we have our own electricity plan. Sign up in a few minutes.
Gas
Texas Gas Service
Texas Gas Service provides natural gas to communities across Texas.
To start: Create an online account, then send a start request from the Service Order page. Any deposit or fees are shown during setup.
Water
Depends on your address
City of Pharr Utility Billing
The City of Pharr bills water, sewer and sanitation service.
Most of Pharr; check your address
To start: Fill out and sign the Water/Sewer Service Application and send it with a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID or passport), plus a copy of your lease if you rent or a closing disclosure, warranty deed or recent tax statement if you own; the form lists a deposit for owners and for tenants.
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
North Alamo WSC furnishes potable water and wastewater service.
Parts of north Pharr; check your address
To start: Only the property owner (not a tenant) may apply: bring the completed Application for Water Service and signed Service Agreement, a copy of the property deed, a picture ID or driver license, and the appropriate permit (inside city limits, the city provides it) to the New Accounts Department.
Sewer
City of Pharr Utility Billing
The City of Pharr bills water, sewer and sanitation service.
To start: Fill out and sign the Water/Sewer Service Application and send it with a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID or passport), plus a copy of your lease if you rent or a closing disclosure, warranty deed or recent tax statement if you own; the form lists a deposit for owners and for tenants.
Trash & recycling
City of Pharr Garbage & Brush Collection
Waste Management collects garbage and brush for Pharr residents.
To start: Contact the City of Pharr at 956-402-4151 for new service starts.
One 96-gallon cart is issued to residents and is serviced once a week.
What Texas homes pay for electricity
This is the Texas average. Your own bill depends on your plan, your home’s size and how you heat it.
$178
Texas’ average home bill, per month
16.0¢
Texas’ average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Pharr
Sources: Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, AEP Texas, Texas Gas Service, City of Pharr Utility Billing, North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, City of Pharr Garbage & Brush Collection, EIA.
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