Utilities

Albany's Public Utilities

ELECTRIC POWER: Xcel Energy provides uninterrupted commercial and residential service and has a substation in Albany. Electric rates are available upon request at (800) 895-4999.

Stearns Electric Association supplies a small portion of the city’s electrical power. Call (800) 962-0655.

GARBAGE: Residential garbage pick-up is available through Waste Management. Garbage and recycling pickup is on Monday. Call for more information at (320) 763-9608.

NATURAL GAS: CenterPoint Energy provides uninterrupted commercial and residential gas service. Natural gas rates are available upon request at (800) 245-2377.

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE: At Albany Mutual Telephone Association it’s all in your connection – bundle your telephone, long distance, high speed Internet, digital TV and nationwide cellular services to save time and money. Many options to fi t your needs; convenient, nearby service and support and cutting-edge services, available from one local cooperative. Learn about all of our available services at www.albanytel.com or call (320) 845-2101. WATER: Albany’s municipal water system consists of a 250,000-gallon elevated water storage tank. The portable water hardness is 410 parts per million (29 grains hardness). The water treatment plant is currently capable of treating two million gallons of water per day and can be expanded to treat four million gallons per day as the city’s demand for water increases. Current water rates and billing information are available upon request at (320) 845-4244.

WASTEWATER: Albany’s municipal wastewater collector and treatment system consists of four-cell (88 acre) wastewater stabilization ponds. The system provides sanitary treatment with chemical addition for phosphorus removal. The wastewater system has the capacity to accommodate new “wet” commercial and industrial users. Current wastewater rates are available upon request at (320) 845-4244.

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