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78076 resource guide
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UTILITIES · 78076
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ELECTRICITY · 78076
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AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
Compare electricity plans ↗AEP Central · SouthWater & sewer
We couldn't confirm a single water provider for every address in this ZIP — start or transfer at 956-765-9975, or check with your city, WSC, or property manager.
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We couldn't confirm trash service for every address in this ZIP — check with your city or property manager.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
We couldn't confirm piped natural gas for every address in this ZIP — check with the local gas company or your property manager.
PLANS · 78076
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
956-765-9975City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 78076
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78076?
AEP Central (competitive; 866-223-8508) and/or Medina EC (non-competitive; 866-632-3532). Match bill. Not CPS Energy majority.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
AEP 866-223-8508 or Medina EC 866-632-3532 — match bill.
How do I start water service when I move into 78076?
Contact Zapata County Waterworks / Zapata County WCID (address-verify district) at 956-765-9975. Zapata County Waterworks 956-765-9975 is the common residential contact; Zapata County WCID (Hwy 16E) also lists 956-765-9650. Match your bill to the correct district. Trash phone left blank—address-verify. Electric is A
Who handles trash pickup in 78076?
Address-verify — Zapata County / city sanitation (not asserted citywide). Phone: (address-verify). Zapata trash phone blank—address-verify county/city/private hauler. Do not invent.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Piped gas not confirmed for every 78076 address—propane common. CenterPoint Laredo where served 800-427-7142/888-876-5786; CPS gas in Lytle; Pearsall muni gas in Pearsall. Leak: leave, 911 + provider.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Central parcels competitive; Medina EC members cannot shop REPs. CPS Energy electric is San Antonio municipal—verify if a fringe parcel somehow maps there.
Does Zapata use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—South Texas / Laredo / Atascosa-area communities do not use Houston or Dallas 311. Use local contacts in this packet. Life safety: 911.
Which internet providers serve 78076?
AT&T, Spectrum, Suddenlink/Optimum (where footprint exists), Frontier, and local WISPs; rural availability thins. Check each provider’s address tool. No guarantee at every unit.
How do I tell a co-op from AEP Texas Central (or CPS Energy)?
Co-op bills are from that cooperative only (no REP). AEP bills show TDU plus a separate REP. CPS Energy electric bills are municipal (San Antonio footprint)—not typical for this 780xx ZIP. Match outage numbers to the bill.
