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Utilities Summary for Berkeley, CA
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
13
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
No
Berkeley Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.68%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
85.41%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
85.25%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
5.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
171.4737 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0598 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
34.2215 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
2.0469 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
36.208 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
6.078 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.14 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0052 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
94.8158 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.6692 ppb
Health standard: 21 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.
Not at this time, the state of California has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Berkeley is Pacific Gas & Electric.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, the state of California has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Pacific Gas & Electric and Ambit Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Berkeley.
What is the average utility bill in Berkeley?
On average, the residents of Berkeley, CA pay around $234.55 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Berkeley on average pay 42.7% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Berkeley offer municipal electricity services?
No, Berkeley does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Berkeley area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by East Bay Mud.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Berkeley?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Berkeley, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 93.91% of the city.