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Compare Utility Providers in Charleston, IL

Hughesnet
  • $200 Prepaid Mastercard via Rebate*
  • Free Professional Installation
  • Speeds up to 100 Mpbs
  • Plans starting at $49.99/month
*Offer expires 5/28/2025

Top 7 Electric Providers in Charleston

Ameren
  • Rates From: $0.0809 /kWh
SmartEnergy
  • Rates From: $0.09 /kWh
Public Power
  • Rates From: $0.1069 /kWh
Illinois Gas & Electric
  • Rates From: $0.1049 /kWh
Nordic Energy Services
  • Rates From: $0.07499 /kWh

Solar in Charleston

EnergySage Solar
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Natural Gas Providers in Charleston

Top 6 Internet Providers in Charleston

Frontier
  • Fiber Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 5 Gbps
  • Starting at: $29.99/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
  • 5G Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 1 Gbps
  • Starting at: $50.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 5G Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 415 Mbps
  • Starting at: $50.00/mo
Hughesnet
  • Satellite Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 100 Mbps
  • Starting at: $49.99/mo
Starlink
  • Satellite Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 220 Mbps
  • Starting at: $80.00/mo
Viasat
  • Satellite Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 150 Mbps
  • Starting at: $49.99/mo
*Not all internet providers and speeds available in all areas.

Water & Sewage Providers in Charleston

CHARLESTON
CITY OF CHARLESTON 520 JACKSON AVENUE CHARLESTON, IL 61920
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
600 Lincoln Ave CHARLESTON, IL 61920
Water Filtration Systems
Enhance your water quality and protect your family's health with a water filtration system.

Top 3 Trash and Recycling Providers in Charleston

Coles County Sanitation & Recycling
655 W Lincoln Ave STE 4, Charleston, IL 61920
Morgan Disposal
500 N Division St, Charleston, IL 61920
Waste Management
6111 W State St, Charleston, IL 61920
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Utilities Summary for Charleston, IL

Electric Companies: 7
Natural Gas Companies: 1
Water & Sewage Providers: 2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: 3
Municipal Electricity: No

Charleston Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability
97.51%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
71.14%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
71.14%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
*Based on data from the FCC National Broadband map

Fastest Internet Providers in Charleston

Provider Connection Type Download Speed
Frontier Fiber 5 Gbps
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Verizon 5G Home Internet 5G 1 Gbps
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 5G 415 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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Charleston Drinking Water Quality Information

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.

Charleston's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water

Drinking Water Contaminant Levels

Lead
3.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
914.5733 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
1.6093 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
1.5825 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
6.3458 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
2.2569 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
7.9728 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Bromochloromethane
0.068 ppb
Health standard: 80 ppb
Legal limit: 80 ppb
Manganese
0.431 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.106 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
64.9096 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.7196 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my electric company in Charleston?

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 Ameren and SmartEnergy or any of the 7 electric providers available in Charleston.

Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Charleston, 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 Charleston.

What is the average utility bill in Charleston?

On average, the residents of Charleston, IL pay around $225.63 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Charleston on average pay 37.2% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.

Does Charleston offer municipal electricity services?

No, Charleston does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Charleston area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Charleston.

Who is the fastest internet provider in Charleston?

Frontier is the fastest internet service provider in Charleston, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps.