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Utilities Summary for Elgin, IL
Electric Companies:
20
Natural Gas Companies:
14
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
10
Municipal Electricity:
No
Elgin Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.65%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
24.09%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
23.07%
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.
Elgin's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
16 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.09 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
1-butanol
5.7 ppb
Health standard: 50 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
26 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Methyl Chloride
0.55 ppb
Health standard: 2.69 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.6125 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.395 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Germanium
0.3 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
11.1184 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
8.7472 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
18.5188 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
11 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.525 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
376.425 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
1.1667 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 ComEd and SmartEnergy or any of the 20 electric providers available in Elgin.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Elgin, 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 Nicor Gas and Valley Enterprises Inc or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Elgin.
What is the average utility bill in Elgin?
On average, the residents of Elgin, IL pay around $100.00 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Elgin on average pay 39.2% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Elgin offer municipal electricity services?
No, Elgin does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Elgin area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by City Of Elgin Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Elgin?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Elgin, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 87.06% of the city.