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Top 44 Electric Providers in Highlands

  • $0.137 /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 12-24 Months
  • Support Veterans & First Responders
  • $0.110 /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 12-24 Months
  • Give Back To The Community
  • $0.1140 /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 12-24 Months
  • Committed to Renewable Energy
  • $0.1810 /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 12 Months
  • Largest Texas Electricity Provider
  • $0.105 /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 12-36 Months
  • Low Rates. No Hassles.
  • $0.1380 /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 12-36 Months
  • $0.1390 /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 12-24 Months
  • Top-Rated for Community Support
  • $0.1420 /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 3-36 Months
  • Renewable Energy Option
  • $0.1430 /kWh
  • 60 days
  • 12-36 Months
  • Upfront Pricing You Can Trust
  • $0.1540 /kWh
  • 90 days
  • 3-36 Months
  • Proven Leader in Clean Energy
  • $0.1570 /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 12-36 Months
  • Get Rewarded for Higher Usage
  • $0.1600 /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 12-36 Months
  • Flexible Contract Lengths
  • $0.161 /kWh
  • 90 days
  • 36 Months
  • $0.1650 /kWh
  • 90 days
  • 0-36 Months
  • Truly Free Weekends
  • $0.1750 /kWh
  • None
  • 12-36 Months
  • $0.1800 /kWh
  • None
  • 0-36 Months
  • Renewable Energy Option
  • $0.1840 /kWh
  • 30 days
  • 6-12 Months
  • $0.2428 /kWh
  • None
  • Renewable Energy Option
Energy Texas
  • $0.1350 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
  • $0.1360 /kWh
TARA ENERGY
  • $0.1370 /kWh
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
  • $0.1370 /kWh
TRUE POWER
  • $0.1380 /kWh
INFUSE ENERGY
  • $0.1390 /kWh
Ranchero Power
  • $0.1400 /kWh
  • $0.1410 /kWh
APG&E
  • $0.1420 /kWh
Think Energy
  • $0.1430 /kWh
CHARIOT ENERGY
  • $0.1460 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
VARSITY ENERGY
  • $0.1460 /kWh
OhmConnect Energy
  • $0.1470 /kWh
AE TEXAS
  • $0.1480 /kWh
BRANCH ENERGY
  • $0.1484 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
CleanSky Energy
  • $0.1520 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • $0.1520 /kWh
CHAMPION ENERGY SERVICES LLC
  • $0.1530 /kWh
Good Charlie Energy
  • $0.1540 /kWh
Octopus Energy
  • $0.1590 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
NEC Co-op Energy
  • $0.1630 /kWh
  • $0.1700 /kWh
  • $0.185 /kWh
PRONTO POWER
  • $0.1930 /kWh

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Top 8 Internet Providers in Highlands

Frontier
  • 7 Gbps
  • Fiber
  • 70%
  • $29.99/mo
Xfinity
  • 2 Gbps
  • Cable
  • 99.12%
  • $30.00/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
  • 1 Gbps
  • 5G
  • 100%
  • $50.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 415 Mbps
  • 5G
  • 100%
  • $50.00/mo
AT&T Air
  • 300 Mbps
  • 5G
  • 100%
  • $47.00/mo
Hughesnet
  • 100 Mbps
  • Satellite
  • 100%
  • $49.99/mo
Starlink
  • 220 Mbps
  • Satellite
  • 100%
  • $80.00/mo
Viasat
  • 150 Mbps
  • Satellite
  • 100%
  • $49.99/mo
*Not all internet providers and speeds available in all areas.

Water & Sewage Providers in Highlands

HARRIS COUNTY WCID 1
125 SAN JACINTO ST HIGHLANDS, TX 77562-3760
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Trash and Recycling Providers in Highlands

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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
*Based on data from the FCC National Broadband map

Fastest Internet Providers in Highlands

Provider Connection Type Download Speed
Frontier Fiber 7 Gbps
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Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
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Verizon 5G Home Internet 5G 1 Gbps
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 5G 415 Mbps
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AT&T Air 5G 300 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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Highlands Drinking Water Quality Information

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my electric company in Highlands?

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.