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Utilities Summary for Santa Clara, CA
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
13
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
6
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Santa Clara Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
97.27%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
27.31%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
12.67%
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.
Santa Clara's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
5.1 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
98.551 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
1.328 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
1.1934 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
17.2708 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
7.7091 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
23.5083 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.3122 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
10 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
4.8831 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
2.1511 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
309.6071 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
3.4923 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 Santa Clara is Silicon Valley Power.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara.
What is the average utility bill in Santa Clara?
On average, the residents of Santa Clara, CA pay around $218.14 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Santa Clara on average pay 32.7% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Santa Clara offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, Silicon Valley Power is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Santa Clara with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Santa Clara?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Santa Clara, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 77.99% of the city.