- Plans starting at $50/month
- Free 5G Wi-Fi Gateway
- Get Up To $300 back on qualified plans
- Speeds up to 415 Mbps
Top 3 Electric Providers in Columbus
Bartholomew County REMC
Columbus City Utilities
Duke Energy
Solar in Columbus
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Top 2 Natural Gas Providers in Columbus
CenterPoint Energy
Indiana Natural Gas Corporation
Home Warranty in Columbus
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Water & Sewage Providers in Columbus
COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY
1111 McClure Road COLUMBUS, IN 47201
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP.
4735 West Carlos Folger Drive COLUMBUS, IN 47201
Top 8 Internet Providers in Columbus
AT&T Fiber
- Fiber Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 5 Gbps
- Starting at: $55.00/mo
Frontier
- Fiber Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 5 Gbps
- Starting at: $29.99/mo
Xfinity
- Cable Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 2 Gbps
- Starting at: $30.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- 5G Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 415 Mbps
- Starting at: $50.00/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- 5G Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 1 Gbps
- 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
Top 2 Trash and Recycling Providers in Columbus
Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District
720 S Mapleton St, Columbus, IN 47201
Rumpke - Columbus District Office
1950 Tellman Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
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Utilities Summary for Columbus, IN
| Electric Companies: | 3 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 2 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 2 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 2 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
Columbus Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.7%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
29.93%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
15.02%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Columbus
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 5 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Frontier | Fiber | 5 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Xfinity | Cable | 2 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G | 415 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 5G | 1 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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Columbus 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.
Columbus's Primary Drinking Water Source: Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4.8 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,1-dichloroethane
0.055 ppb
Health standard: 3 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
1,4-dioxane
0.965 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
5.918 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
5.7245 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
10.9233 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
2.1405 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Molybdenum
2.0125 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.006 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0047 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0042 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0086 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
123.75 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Columbus?
Not at this time, the state of Indiana has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Columbus is Bartholomew County REMC.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Columbus, IN?
Yes, the state of Indiana 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 CenterPoint Energy and Indiana Natural Gas Corporation or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Columbus.
What is the average utility bill in Columbus?
On average, the residents of Columbus, IN pay around $207.89 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Columbus on average pay 26.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Columbus offer municipal electricity services?
No, Columbus does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Columbus area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Columbus Municipal Utility.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Columbus?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Columbus, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps.