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Utilities Summary for Wilmington, DE
Electric Companies:
14
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
3
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
4
Municipal Electricity:
No
Wilmington Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.82%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
70.53%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
27.15%
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.
Wilmington's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
5.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.1 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
266.125 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.4306 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.3163 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
34.6934 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
9.2575 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
43.02 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
4.4157 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
2.05 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0083 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0034 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.0046 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0095 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0071 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0117 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
128.125 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.34 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 SmartEnergy or any of the 14 electric providers available in Wilmington.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Wilmington, DE?
No, Delaware has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Wilmington is Delmarva Power & Light Co.
What is the average utility bill in Wilmington?
On average, the residents of Wilmington, DE pay around $126.92 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Wilmington on average pay 22.8% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Wilmington offer municipal electricity services?
No, Wilmington does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Wilmington area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Wilmington Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Wilmington?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Wilmington, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 72.26% of the city.