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Utilities Summary for Highlands, TX
Electric Companies:
44
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
1
Municipal Electricity:
No
Highlands Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.9%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
73.81%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
73.06%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.
Highlands's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.24 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1382 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
10.6 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
46.4746 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
3.153 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0066 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0051 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHXS)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit:
0.01 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0055 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0065 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
177.896 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.895 ppb
Health standard: 21 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.
Yes, the state of Texas has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between Veteran Energy and 4Change Energy or any of the 44 electric providers available in Highlands.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Highlands, TX?
No, Texas has not deregulated its natural gas utilities.
Does Highlands offer municipal electricity services?
No, Highlands does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Highlands area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Harris County Wcid 1.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Highlands?
Frontier is the fastest internet service provider in Highlands, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps.