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Utilities Summary for Dover, DE
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
5
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Dover Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.82%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
0%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
82.47%
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.
Dover's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
3.8 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.22 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
267.6944 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.9825 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.774 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Cobalt
1.85 ppb
Health standard: 70 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
7.8975 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
1.806 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
9.661 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Bromochloromethane
0.064 ppb
Health standard: 80 ppb
Legal limit:
80 ppb
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.235 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
25.8 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
37.72 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
2.1789 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
175.1111 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.4333 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.
Yes, the state of Delaware has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between City of Dover or any of the 1 electric providers available in Dover.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Dover, DE?
No, Delaware has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Dover is Chesapeake Utilities.
What is the average utility bill in Dover?
On average, the residents of Dover, DE pay around $126.92 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Dover on average pay 22.8% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Dover offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, City of Dover is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Dover with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Dover?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Dover, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 90.91% of the city.