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Compare Utility Providers in Augusta, ME

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • Plans starting at $35/month*
  • Free 5G Wi-Fi Gateway
  • Get Up To $300 back on qualified plans
  • Speeds up to 415 Mbps

Top 11 Electric Providers in Augusta

central maine power
  • Rates From: $0.10613 /kWh
SmartEnergy
  • Rates From: $0.145 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Clearview Energy
  • Rates From: $0.1539 /kWh
Xoom Energy
  • Rates From: $0.1299 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Electricity Maine
  • Rates From: $0.1449 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Think Energy
  • Rates From: $0.079 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Major Energy
  • Rates From: $0.1299 /kWh
C.N. Brown Electricity
  • Rates From: $0.1051 /kWh
  • Renewable Energy Option
Town Square Energy
  • Rates From: $0.1697 /kWh
North American Power
  • Rates From: $0.1219 /kWh

Solar in Augusta

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Natural Gas Providers in Augusta

Summit Natural Gas of Maine

Top 6 Internet Providers in Augusta

Spectrum
  • Cable Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 1 Gbps
  • Starting at: $30.00/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 Augusta

GREATER AUGUSTA UTILITY DISTRICT
12 WILLIAMS STREET AUGUSTA, ME 4330
Water Filtration Systems
Enhance your water quality and protect your family's health with a water filtration system.

Top 2 Trash and Recycling Providers in Augusta

Greater Augusta Utility District Wastewater Treatment Facility
33 Jackson Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Riverside Disposal
20 Cushman St, Augusta, ME 04330
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Utilities Summary for Augusta, ME

Electric Companies: 11
Natural Gas Companies: 1
Water & Sewage Providers: 1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: 2
Municipal Electricity: No

Augusta Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability
90.57%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
74.5%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
74.52%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
*Based on data from the FCC National Broadband map

Fastest Internet Providers in Augusta

Provider Connection Type Download Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 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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Augusta 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.

Augusta's Primary Drinking Water Source: Ground Water

Drinking Water Contaminant Levels

Lead
11.9 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
66.75 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.09 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
5.2523 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
4.6318 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
8.8878 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
2.925 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
147.5 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.45 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 Augusta?

Yes, the state of Maine 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 central maine power and SmartEnergy or any of the 11 electric providers available in Augusta.

Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Augusta, ME?

No, Maine has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Augusta is Summit Natural Gas of Maine.

What is the average utility bill in Augusta?

On average, the residents of Augusta, ME pay around $187.78 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Augusta on average pay 14.2% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.

Does Augusta offer municipal electricity services?

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

Who is the fastest internet provider in Augusta?

Spectrum is the fastest internet service provider in Augusta, offering speeds up to 1 Gbps.