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Utilities Summary for San Luis Obispo, CA
Electric Companies:
2
Natural Gas Companies:
14
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
13
Municipal Electricity:
No
San Luis Obispo Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
98.47%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
46.5%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
46.61%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
San Luis Obispo Drinking Water Quality Information
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.
San Luis Obispo's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2.7 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
180.6667 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
10.6667 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
3.1383 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
35.3113 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
13.3519 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
47.1206 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
10 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
3.975 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
3.7 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
380 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
3.5417 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.
Can I choose my electric company in San Luis Obispo?
Not at this time, the state of California has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to San Luis Obispo is Pacific Energy Co.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in San Luis Obispo, 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 SoCalGas or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in San Luis Obispo.
What is the average utility bill in San Luis Obispo?
On average, the residents of San Luis Obispo, CA pay around $193.20 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in San Luis Obispo on average pay 17.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does San Luis Obispo offer municipal electricity services?
No, San Luis Obispo does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the San Luis Obispo area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by San Luis Obispo Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in San Luis Obispo?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in San Luis Obispo, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 58.18% of the city.