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Top 26 Electric Providers in Columbia
Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)
Discount Power
- Rates From: $$0.18 /kWh
Direct Energy
- Rates From: $$0.11 /kWh
Constellation New Energy
- Rates From: $$0.13 /kWh
Green Mountain Energy
- Rates From: $$0.15 /kWh
Inspire Energy Holdings
- Rates From: $$0.13 /kWh
XOOM Energy
- Rates From: $$0.15 /kWh
Public Power & Utility of Maryland
- Rates From: $$0.12 /kWh
Alpha Gas & Electric
- Rates From: $$0.18 /kWh
IGS Energy
- Rates From: $$0.13 /kWh
NRG Home
- Rates From: $$0.11 /kWh
RPA Energy
- Rates From: $$0.16 /kWh
Sperian Energy
- Rates From: $$0.13 /kWh
WGL Energy Services
- Rates From: $$0.13 /kWh
Maryland Gas and Electric
- Rates From: $$0.11 /kWh
Rushmore Energy
- Rates From: $$0.17 /kWh
American Power & Gas of MD
- Rates From: $$0.09 /kWh
MPE&G
- Rates From: $$0.19 /kWh
Town Square Energy
- Rates From: $$0.14 /kWh
Spring Power & Gas
- Rates From: $$0.11 /kWh
CleanChoice Energy
- Rates From: $$0.18 /kWh
Think Energy
- Rates From: $$0.13 /kWh
Josco Energy
- Rates From: $$0.10 /kWh
Indra Energy
- Rates From: $$0.19 /kWh
CleanSky Energy
- Rates From: $$0.11 /kWh
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Top 4 Natural Gas Providers in Columbia
Baltimore Gas & Electric
Alpha Gas & Electric
Energy Harbor
National Gas & Electric, LLC
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Water & Sewage Providers in Columbia
HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION
8250 OLD MONTGOMERY ROAD COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Top 6 Internet Providers in Columbia
Verizon Fios
- Fiber Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 2.3 Gbps
- Starting at: $40.00/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
Trash and Recycling Providers in Columbia
Ecology Services Refuse & Recycling
9135 Guilford Rd STE 200, Columbia, MD 21046
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Utilities Summary for Columbia, MD
| Electric Companies: | 26 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 4 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 1 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
Columbia Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.9%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
10.45%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
90.95%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Columbia
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | 2.3 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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Columbia 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.
Columbia's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
6.6 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
4-androstene-3,17-dione
0.0004 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chlorate
123.6 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.3045 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0468 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
31.4047 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
6.9491 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
38.2604 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
0.8854 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0034 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0033 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
71.5 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 Columbia?
Yes, the state of Maryland 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 Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) and Discount Power or any of the 26 electric providers available in Columbia.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Columbia, MD?
Yes, the state of Maryland 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 Baltimore Gas & Electric and Alpha Gas & Electric or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Columbia.
What is the average utility bill in Columbia?
On average, the residents of Columbia, MD pay around $172.25 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Columbia on average pay 4.8% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Columbia offer municipal electricity services?
No, Columbia does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Columbia area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Howard County D.p.w. Distribution.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Columbia?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Columbia, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps.