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Utilities Summary for Palm Desert, CA
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
4
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Municipal Electricity:
No
Palm Desert Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
86.27%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
22.66%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
22.71%
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.
Palm Desert's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.12 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
31.5 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
9.23 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
9.0894 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Germanium
0.35 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
1.87 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
1.7325 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
2.9317 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.175 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
0.9275 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
9.1784 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
424.2593 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
17.15 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 Palm Desert is Southern California Edison Co.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Palm Desert, 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 SoCalGas and IGS Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Palm Desert.
What is the average utility bill in Palm Desert?
On average, the residents of Palm Desert, CA pay around $275.73 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Palm Desert on average pay 67.7% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Palm Desert offer municipal electricity services?
No, Palm Desert does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Palm Desert area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Coachella Vwd: Cove Community.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Palm Desert?
Spectrum is the fastest internet service provider in Palm Desert, offering speeds up to 1 Gbps to 86.85% of the city.
Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in Palm Desert?
XOOM Energy is the cheapest natural gas provider in Palm Desert, offering plans starting at $0.669 /therm.