- Plans starting at $35/month*
- Free 5G Wi-Fi Gateway
- Get Up To $300 back on qualified plans
- Speeds up to 415 Mbps
Electric Providers in Ames
City of Ames Iowa Electric Services
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EnergySage Solar
Natural Gas Providers in Ames
Alliant Energy
Top 10 Internet Providers in Ames
Quantum Fiber
- 8 Gbps
- Fiber
- 90.59%
- $45.00/mo
Metronet
- 5 Gbps
- Fiber
- 53.02%
- $29.95/mo
CenturyLink
- 940 Mbps
- Fiber
- 90.59%
- $50.00/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- 1 Gbps
- 5G
- 100%
- $50.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- 415 Mbps
- 5G
- 100%
- $50.00/mo
AT&T Air
- 300 Mbps
- 5G
- 100%
- $47.00/mo
Hughesnet
- 100 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $49.99/mo
Starlink
- 220 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $80.00/mo
Viasat
- 150 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $49.99/mo
Frontier
- 7 Gbps
- Fiber
- Limited Availability
- $29.99/mo
Water & Sewage Providers in Ames
AMES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ATTN LYLE HAMMES WATER SUPERINTENDENT 1800 EAST 13TH ST AMES, IA 50010
Water Filtration Systems
Enhance your water quality and protect your family's health with a water filtration system.
Top 7 Trash and Recycling Providers in Ames
Republic Services
Waste Management
Ames Bottle and Can
5820 Lincoln Hwy Suite 106, Ames, IA 50014
Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant
110 Center Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Bruce Dumpster Services
1114 N 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home Services
1201 Airport Rd Suite 105, Ames, IA 50010
Waste Co Ames
2720 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
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Utilities Summary for Ames, IA
| Electric Companies: | 1 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 1 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 7 |
| Municipal Electricity: | Yes |
Ames Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
98.4%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
58.66%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
70.65%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Ames
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Metronet | Fiber | 5 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| CenturyLink | Fiber | 940 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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| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G | 415 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| AT&T Air | 5G | 300 Mbps 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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| Frontier | Fiber | 7 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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Ames 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.
Ames's Primary Drinking Water Source: Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2.4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
77.35 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.7 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.2163 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
1.3275 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
1.03 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
2.1325 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Molybdenum
5.625 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
208 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.
Utilities in Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Ames?
Not at this time, the state of Iowa has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Ames is City of Ames Iowa Electric Services.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Ames, IA?
No, Iowa has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Ames is Alliant Energy.
What is the average utility bill in Ames?
On average, the residents of Ames, IA pay around $190.00 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Ames on average pay 15.6% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Ames offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, City of Ames is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Ames with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Ames?
Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Ames, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 90.59% of the city.