Utilities
Water and Wastewater
The City of Ennis currently serves water and wastewater customers in a 28.03 square mile service area.
Ennis drinking water has received a Superior Quality Rating from the Texas Department of Health and the City has previously won EPA awards for wastewater treatment.
| CITY OF ENNIS WATER UTILITIES - SUMMARY |
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|---|---|
| Water Supplier | City of Ennis Water Utilities Dept. |
| Water Source | Lake Bardwell Tarrant Regional Water District |
| Maximum System Capacity (Daily) | 12,000,000 Gallons Per Day (GPD) |
| Pressure on Mains | 62-100 PSI |
| Storage Capacity | 1,500,000 Gallons Elevated Storage 2,000,000 Gallons Ground Storage 3,500,000 Total Storage Gallons |
| Size of Mains | 2"-24" |
| Looped System | Yes |
| Average Daily Usage | 2,585,551 |
| Average Per Capita Water Use (2010) | 139 GPD |
| Maximum Day to Annual Average Day Demand (MD/AAD) | 1.73 (Average Ratio) |
| Water Hardness | 98.0 PPM |
| RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES |
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|---|---|
| Monthly Minimum Per One Family Unit | $22.50 |
| Additional Cost Per 1,000 Gallons of Water | $3.00 |
| COMMERCIAL WATER RATES |
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| Monthly Minimum Per One Family Unit (Apartments & Water Districts) | $22.50 |
| Additional Cost Per 1,000 Gallons of Water | $3.00 |
Wastewater
Ennis has won the EPA Environmental Excellence Award for wastewater pre-treatment.
| CITY OF ENNIS WASTEWATER UTILITIES - SUMMARY |
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|---|---|
| Wastewater Service Provider | City of Ennis Water Utility Department |
| Type of Treatment Plant | Activated Sludge |
| Current Maximum Discharge (Average per Day) | 1,650,000 Gallons |
| Maximum Allowable Discharge Per Day (30 Day Average) | 3,100,000 Gallons |
| Surplus Capacity Available for Discharge (Current) | 850,000 Gallons Per Day |
| Maximum Daily Use to Date | 2,800,000 |
| Size of Mains | 4"-24" |
| System Lines (Length) | 82 Miles (433,000 Feet) |
| RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER RATES |
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|---|---|
| Monthly Minimum Per One Family Unit (Including Apartments) | $17.10 |
| Additional Cost Per 1,000 Gallons of Water Over 1,000 Gallons Up to and Including 5,000 Gallons | $1.44 |
| COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER RATES |
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| Monthly Minimum | $18.30 |
| Additional Cost Per 1,000 Gallons of Water Over 1,000 Gallons | $1.55 |
Electric
"On January 1, 2002, Texas' electric industry was opened to customer choice, giving you the power to choose the company that provides your electricity. Electric Choice offers benefits for both residential and non-residential customers. Customer choice gives you greater control over your energy provider and should lower the price of your electricity over time." (Source: Public Utility Commission of Texas).
Natural Gas Service
Natural gas service for residents is provided by ATMOS Energy Company. Rates are determined by amount of usage. Please contact ATMOS Energy Company (Customer Service 1-888-286-6700) or the City of Ennis (972-878-1234) for a complete rate schedule.
Natural Gas Leaks
Natural Gas Leaks (for ATMOS Gas Areas only) should be reported to the ATMOS Emergency Telephone Number at 1-866-322-8667. [NOTE: This Emergency phone number must be used ONLY for emergency purposes and should not be used for non-emergency customer inquiries.]
For inquiries regarding gas line locations, please call: 1-800-DIG-TESS (1-800-344-8377).
| NATURAL GAS SERVICE |
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|---|---|
| Natural Gas Provider | ATMOS Energy Company (Visit the ATMOS Website) |
| BTU Content Per Cubic Foot | 1,050 |
Telecommunications
A wide variety of telecommunications companies provide telecommunications to the City of Ennis, including a full range of voice and data technologies. Listed below are the local telephone service providers who offer both residence and business local telephone services:
| LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS |
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|---|---|---|
| Company | Residence Service | Business Service |
| American Phone Com. | 1-888-510-6600 | 1-888-510-7700 |
| American Telephone | 1-972-434-2600 | 1-972-434-2600 |
| AT&T | 1-800-662-3036(Visit AT&T Residential) | 1-800-222-0400(Visit AT&T Business) |
| C2K | 1-877-JOIN-C2K | 1-888-444-9912 |
| CapRock Communications | 1-877-CAPROCK | 1-877-CAPROCK |
| Dial Tone USA | 1-877-663-8663 | 1-877-663-8663 |
| GLOBALCOM | 1-800-589-1531 | 1-800-589-1531 |
| Intermedia Communications | 1-800-250-9999 | 1-800-250-9999 |
| Ionex Communications | 1-800-860-8401 | 1-800-860-8401 |
| Local Telephone Service Company | 1-713-270-9966 | 1-713-270-9966 |
| Lone Star State Telephone Company | 1-800-393-1479 | 1-800-393-1479 |
| MCI WORLDCOM | 1-800-950-5555 | 1-800-374-6400 |
| OMNIPLEX Communications Group, LLC | 1-888-462-4782 | 1-888-462-4782 |
| Preferred Carrier Service (PPS), Inc. | 1-800-477-1992 | 1-800-555-1414 |
| USLD Communications | 1-888-535-6225 | 1-888-535-6225 |
| Valu- Line Communications | 1-800-333-1124(Visit ValuLine Website) | 1-800-333-1124 (Visit ValuLine Website) |
| Verizon Communications (Formerly GTE) | 1-888-972-1889(Visit Verizon Website) |
1-800-483-1848(Visit Verizon Website) |
| WESTEL | 1-800-488-6086 | 1-800-488-6085 |
| TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE FEATURES AVAILABLE |
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|---|---|
| SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS | SERVICES PROVIDED |
| DSL and ISDN | Yes |
| Digital | Yes |
| Analog | No |
| ElectroMechanical | No |
| Make & Model | DMS 100 |
| Software Level | BCS23 |
| Fiber Optics (T-3) | Yes |
| Switched 56 KBPS | Yes |
| High Capacity Digital (T-1) | Yes |
| Digital Data Service | Yes |
| 9-1-1 | Yes |
| Special Services | Cellular, Paging, Custom Calling Features |
Wireless and PCS Communications
There are several companies who provide wireless and PCS communications for the Ennis area. To compare services, click here.
Cable TV
Charter Communications provides the Ennis area with over 50 basic television channels and 4 premium channels for the finest quality in home entertainment.
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS |
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|---|---|---|
| Name | Address | Telephone |
| Charter Communications | 1-888-438-2427 | |