Utilities
Electric Power
Ozark Electric Cooperative Corporation
Ozark Electric Cooperative Corporation (OECC) has been servicing Northwest Arkansas with electric power since 1937. Now more than ever, the electric cooperatives of Arkansas are positioned to provide an adequate, dependable supply of electricity well into the 21st century. Residential, commercial and industrial customers, new and old, can depend on energy supply and plan for future growth. We are ready to meet any need efficiently and economically.
OECC's rate schedule is available for off peak usage on a contract basis to all customers located along or near the Cooperative's existing three-phase distribution lines. All types of usage are permitted under this contract rate, subject to the tariffs of the Cooperative as approved by and filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission and to the rules of the Public Service Commission.
AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) serves a total of 442,023 customers, approximately 65,000 of whom are in the Northwest Arkansas counties of Benton and Washington. SWEPCO is part of the American Electric Power system, which serves more than 5 million customers across 11 states. Arkansas Electric Power is the nation's largest electricity generator, with more than 36,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States.
| AEP Utility Summary |
AEP Electric Service |
| 65,000 in Washington and Benton Counties |
| 88% coal and lignite and 12% natural gas. |
| 4,487 megawatts |
| 4,625 megawatts |
| 19,520 miles |
| 3,393 miles |
Fayetteville Water and Wastewater
Water
The City of Fayetteville water department supplies over 10,000,000 gallons of clean drinking water per day to communities in Northwest Arkansas. The water is provided by nearby Beaver Lake and supplies over 100,000 area residents per year.
| Category |
Capacity |
| 80,000,000 gpd |
| 13,000,000 gpd |
| 67,000,000 gpd |
| 23,820,000 gpd |
| 26,000,000 gallons |
| 1,300,000 gallons |
| 40-150 |
Wastewater Treatment
The City of Fayetteville's wastewater treatment plant is responsible for safely recycling over 12 million gallons of wastewater per day back into the water environment of Northwest Arkansas. The system operates with 33 sewer lift stations throughout the Fayetteville area. The City is presently engaged in a very large effort to upgrade and improve the entire wastewater collection and treatment system and continues to lead the way in protecting and enhancing the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.
| Category |
Capacity |
| Biological Nutrient Removal System |
| 21,000,0000 gpd |
| 12,600,000 gpd |
| 8,400,000 gpd |
| 99% |
Natural Gas
Arkansas Western Gas
The focus of Arkansas Western Gas Company (AWG) is to provide customers across north Arkansas quality natural gas service. The Company serves more than 135,000 customers in over 90 communities with 12 regional offices. To learn more about services, terms, and rates please visit the Arkansas Western Gas Company website.
Telecommunications
Telecommunication services are available from a number of local and regional providers. Additionally, these carriers are continuously installing fiber optic systems throughout the city to serve customers. Contact one of the following area service providers to learn more about the fiber optic and wireless networks available in the City of Fayetteville.
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