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Utilities Summary for Benton, IL
Electric Companies:
8
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
1
Municipal Electricity:
No
Benton Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
98.92%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
28.78%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
28.78%
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.
Benton's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
0 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
269.6468 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
1.1333 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.9815 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
2.9154 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.3825 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
77.8823 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.4898 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 Constellation Energy and Public Power or any of the 8 electric providers available in Benton.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Benton, 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 Benton.
Does Benton offer municipal electricity services?
No, Benton does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Benton area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Benton.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Benton?
Frontier is the fastest internet service provider in Benton, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps to 77.39% of the city.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Benton?
Nordic Energy Services is the cheapest electric provider in Benton, offering plans starting at $0.06999 /kWh.