Welcome to Athens, Texas

Utilities


Electricity 
Provider Oncor Electric Delivery
Reliability 99.95%
Transmission Voltage 69 KV, 138 KV, 345 KV
Service Voltage 120/208, 120/240, 240/480,277/480 


Water
Provider Athens Municipal Water Authority
Source Lake Athens and 3 Deep Wells
Maximum Daily System Capacity 7,500,000 Gallons
Maximum Daily Use to Date 4,500,000 Gallons
Storage Capacity (Elevate and Ground) 3,600,000 Gallons
Size of Mains 4", 6", 12", and 18"
Pressure on Mains 40-60 psi
System Looped Partially Looped
Expansion Projects Under Construction Loop 7 North and South Line Extension


Natural Gas
Provider Atmos Energy
BTU Content Per Cubic Foot 1,050
Transmission Line Size 6" and 8"
Transmission Pressure 300 PSIG
Distribution Pressure 20-45 PISG


Telecommunications
Provider Century Link
Services PRI ISDN, BRI ISDN, DSL, Dedicated IP, Frame Relay, T1s, Channelized T1s, DS3, OC3, and OC12
Other Providers Suddenlink and Cedar Valley Communications


Waste Water
Provider City of Athens
Plants 2 - North System Plant and West System Plant
Treatment Type Imhoff Tanks and Primary Clarifiers
Maximum Daily Discharge Capacity  2,610,000 Gallons
Maximum Daily Use to Date  1,300,000 Gallons