Electric rates within the community are set by the City which owns, operates, and services all lines and fixtures within its service area. Recent rate surveys show industrial usage costs for electricity to be lower in Ponca City than in other Oklahoma utility systems. An additional reduction in electric rates is provided by OMPA for manufacturing firms, based on usage. Treatment plant peak capacity is 20 million gallons per day, compared to daily consumption rates which range from a minimum of 6.5 million gallons to a maximum of 16 million gallons. Pressure ranges from 50 to 90 psi within the community.
Treatment plant is an extended aeration system.
Current average flow is 9 million gallon per day. The state's largest natural gas utility provides Ponca City's natural gas service at rates which are among the lowest in the United States according to findings published by the Gas Research Institute. Southwestern Bell provides Ponca City with telephone communication and related business services. Long distance service is provided by a number of major and minor common carriers. Fiber optics, digital center office, point of presence for several carriers are present.