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Utilities Summary for Alton, IL
Electric Companies:
6
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
2
Municipal Electricity:
No
Alton Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
93.65%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
32.28%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
32.28%
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.
Alton's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.2675 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
2-methoxyethanol
0.86 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
94.875 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.25 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0525 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
24.0016 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
7.0753 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
30.6222 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
9.6 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
1.0867 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
2.1625 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.014 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0048 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0048 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
131.15 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
1.6625 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 Illinois 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 Public Power and Ambit Energy or any of the 6 electric providers available in Alton.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Alton, IL?
Yes, the state of Illinois 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 Ameren or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Alton.
What is the average utility bill in Alton?
On average, the residents of Alton, IL pay around $228.87 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Alton on average pay 39.2% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Alton offer municipal electricity services?
No, Alton does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Alton area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Il American-alton.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Alton?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Alton, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 86.33% of the city.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Alton?
SmartEnergy is the cheapest electric provider in Alton, offering plans starting at $0.107 /kWh.