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Utilities Summary for Ocean City, MD
Electric Companies:
3
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
2
Municipal Electricity:
No
Ocean City Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.84%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
0.7%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
1.37%
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.
Ocean City's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
8.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
118.175 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Methyl Chloride
0.29 ppb
Health standard: 2.69 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.3225 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0858 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
11.25 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
17.075 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
24.625 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
3.3875 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
200.125 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
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.
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 Delmarva and Public Power or any of the 3 electric providers available in Ocean City.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Ocean City, 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.
Does Ocean City offer municipal electricity services?
No, Ocean City does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Ocean City area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Town Of Ocean City.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Ocean City?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Ocean City, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps.