Utilities

GPL Logo 2012The City of Garland provides electric service to its citizens through Garland Power & Light, its locally owned and controlled not-for-profit municipal utility. GP&L is the fourth largest municipal utility in Texas with more than 72,000 customers.


Public Utilities System Specifications

Garland Power & Light

ServiceMeasure
Overhead distribution lines387 linear miles
Underground distribution lines613 linear miles
Electric substations36 stations
Transmission lines310 linear miles

Water & Wastewater

ServiceMeasure
System ratingSuperior
Water mains1,100 miles
Sewer mains1,001 miles
Storage capacity49.35 million gallons
Pumping capacity225.05 million gallons

Stormwater Management

ServiceMeasure
Hazardous materials collected6,501 gallons
Household hazardous waste disposed168 tons
Sediment kept out of drainage channels4,180 tons
Floatable reduction480 tons


IMPORTANT UTILITIES CONTACTS

CompanyPhone
Atmos Energy1‐888‐286‐6700
Environmental Waste Services972‐205‐3500
Garland Power & Light972‐205‐2650
Water and Sewer AdministrationMain Number: 972‐205‐3200 or Water or Sewer Emergency: 972‐205‐3210