Water heaters in Midland, Texas
Water hardness, permits, utilities and rebates for Midland, TX, each linked to the city or utility source.
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Midland gets its water from City of Midland Utilities Department (municipal water), measured at 400-600 ppm (about 23-35 gpg). Replacing a water heater needs a permit.
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Before you hire in Midland
From city, county and utility sources, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Water utilityCity of Midland Utilities Department (municipal water)Source
- Water hardness400-600 ppm (about 23-35 gpg)Source
- Water heater permitRequired. Who may pull it: Contractors must be registered and bonded ($10,000 bond) with the City before permits are issued. Fee: Plumbing fees (when not part of a building permit): minimum $50; Water Heater line item ($10 each additional); exact first-unit amount ambiguous in the PDF layoutSource
- Gas utilityAtmos Energy (West Texas Division)Source
- Electric utilityOncor Electric Delivery (wires/TDU; customers choose a retail electric provider)Source
- Utility rebatesOncor ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater: $500 off coupon. Rules: Oncor residential customers; reserve coupon through Oncor Marketplace (CLEAResult) and redeem online or in-store at participating retailers (Home Depot, Lowes); limit per householdSource
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