Infrastructure

In 2003, Waco leaders had the foresight to raise the water level of Lake Waco by 7 feet to ensure an abundant supply of water for the region well into the 21st century. About Waco's Water Supply.

The City of Waco Solid Waste Services Department provides a variety of services, including residential and commercial trash pickup, roll-offs, and recycling programs.

Waco has several electric service providers. To find out more and compare services and prices go to Power to Choose, or call Texas Electric Choice Answer Center toll-free at 1-866-797-4839.

Atmos Energy is the largest pure natural gas distributor in the United States, that provides regulated utility services to more than 3.2 million customers in 1,600 communities in 12 states. More information is available at 1-888-286-6700.

Waco Fire Department

The Waco Fire Department is dedicated to a safe living environment that encourages economic prosperity, community well being and desirable neighborhoods by protecting lives and property from all kinds of emergencies and disasters through proactive fire prevention, code management, community education, and emergency preparedness.

Waco Police Department

The City of Waco Police Department strives to provide services to the Waco Community with professionalism, integrity, accountability and respect, to preserve life and property, to enforce the law within the framework of the Constitution and to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in Waco.

Emergency Management Services

City of Waco, McLennan County, and surrounding cities have created the Waco-McLennan County Emergency Management Team in order to respond to major emergencies. In the case of a major disaster a central command post may be established at the Emergency Operations Center where decisions can be made in a unified manner. For more information contact the Emergency Operations Coordinator at (254) 750-5911.