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Utilities Summary for South Bend, IN
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
12
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
5
Municipal Electricity:
No
South Bend Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
98.26%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
50.98%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
50.98%
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.
South Bend's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
5.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,1-dichloroethane
0.75 ppb
Health standard: 3 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
1,4-dioxane
0.346 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
116.3333 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.44 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1915 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
2.56 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
5.073 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
6.3458 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.105 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
39.7173 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.4909 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0125 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.005 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.0083 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0106 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHXS)
0.0096 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit:
0.01 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0081 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0127 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoropentanesulfonic Acid
0.0072 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
120.5 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.3833 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.
Not at this time, the state of Indiana has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to South Bend is AEP.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in South Bend, 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 NIPSCO and AMBIT ENERGY or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in South Bend.
What is the average utility bill in South Bend?
On average, the residents of South Bend, IN pay around $167.94 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in South Bend on average pay 2.2% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does South Bend offer municipal electricity services?
No, South Bend does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the South Bend area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by South Bend Water Works.
Who is the fastest internet provider in South Bend?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in South Bend, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 87.2% of the city.