Utilities
| Mercedes Utilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Water | Source: Rio Grande River and Reserve Well Maximum daily system capacity: 3.5 MGD Maximum daily use: 2.8 MGD Size of mains: 10 to 12 inch mains Pressure of mains: 55 to 60 psig | City of Mercedes Public Works 956-565-6147 |
| Sewer | Type of treatment plant: Oxidation Ditch Maximum capacity: 2.3 MGD Present load: 1.1 MGD Size of mains: 10 to 24 inch mains | City of Mercedes Public Works 956-565-6147 |
| Electrical | Single & 3 phase from 120/240 to 138,000 volts | Central Power & Light 956-585-1643 |
| Telecommunications | ISDN & High speed internet (DSL) Digital service availability Fiber Optics | Southwestern Bell 956-686-8266 |
| Natural Gas | Transmission line serving area: 12 in. @ 500 psi Average BTU per cubic foot: 1,000 BTU/CF Distribution line pressure: 45 psi | Southern Union Gas 800-700-2089 |
| Solid Waste Disposal | Trash collection | Waste Management 956-383-0519 |