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Utilities Summary for Newark, DE
Electric Companies:
15
Natural Gas Companies:
2
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
7
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Newark Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.48%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
32.17%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
82.07%
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.
Newark's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,1-dichloroethane
0.1 ppb
Health standard: 3 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
1,4-dioxane
0.5536 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
4-androstene-3,17-dione
0.0003 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
45.2917 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.7966 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.5589 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Cobalt
3.38 ppb
Health standard: 70 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
21.211 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
3.7455 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
24.8763 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.155 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
8.4208 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0295 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0041 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.0233 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0079 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHXS)
0.2538 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit:
0.01 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0436 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.6092 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0198 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
132 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.3188 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 Delmarva and Newark Public Works Department or any of the 15 electric providers available in Newark.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Newark, DE?
No, Delaware has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Newark is Chesapeake Utilities.
What is the average utility bill in Newark?
On average, the residents of Newark, DE pay around $126.92 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Newark on average pay 22.8% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Newark offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, City of Newark is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Newark with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Newark?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Newark, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 88.72% of the city.