Utilities & Infrastructure

Waco's infrastructure keeps pace with our growth, built for today's tech-driven world. Four major highways serve the city, with Interstate 35 regularly expanded by the state to keep up with demand.

Infrastructure

Waco is served by four major highways and due to heavy use, Interstate 35 is often being expanded by the state of Texas.

Lake Waco, a man-made reservoir, supplies our water system and abundant recreation. The Brazos River is crossed by several bridges, including I-35, U.S. Hwy 84E, and the historic Waco Suspension Bridge — a pedestrian span featured on Fixer Upper — plus a Highway 6 crossing at the south end of Lake Waco.

Utilities

Fiber connectivity is abundant here, ready for companies with large production and communication needs. Providers include AT&T, Grande Communications, and Spectrum.

Texas's deregulated electricity market lets companies choose their provider (PowerToChoose.com, SaveOnEnergy.com, or ChooseEnergy.com/Texas) on fixed or indexed rates, with delivery through Oncor or Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative. Contract prices vary by power factor and peak usage. Waco-based Texas Energy Aggregation helps economic development clients secure competitive proposals — visit TexasEnergyAggregation.com.

Oncor Electric Delivery

  • Residential (800) 242-9113

  • Business (800) 368-1728

Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative Inc.

  • (254) 840-2871

Atmos Energy handles natural gas transportation and delivery; commodity pricing follows market exchanges like NYMEX, Houston Ship Channel, and Henry Hub. See customized reports for rates, or call (800) 621-1867.

The City of Waco provides water and wastewater service, drawing a constant supply from nearby Lake Waco and the Brazos River. See customized reports for details.

Waco's Solid Waste Services handles residential and commercial trash collection (30-, 65-, or 90-gallon containers), plus green carts for yard waste and blue carts for paper recycling. Visit the City of Waco or call (254) 299-2612.

Why should you locate in Waco?