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Utilities Summary for New Bedford, MA
Electric Companies:
19
Natural Gas Companies:
2
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
7
Municipal Electricity:
No
New Bedford Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.93%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
6.18%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
0%
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.
New Bedford's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
12.6 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
148.375 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.29 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0455 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
42.16 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
6.1404 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
47.5376 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
21.7675 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
28.375 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.3014 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.
Yes, the state of Massachusetts 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 CleanSky Energy and Clearview Energy or any of the 19 electric providers available in New Bedford.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in New Bedford, MA?
Yes, the state of Massachusetts 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 Spark Energy and Eversource or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in New Bedford.
What is the average utility bill in New Bedford?
On average, the residents of New Bedford, MA pay around $118.73 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in New Bedford on average pay 27.8% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does New Bedford offer municipal electricity services?
No, New Bedford does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the New Bedford area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by City Of New Bedford Dpi.
Who is the fastest internet provider in New Bedford?
Xfinity is the fastest internet service provider in New Bedford, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps to 99.94% of the city.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in New Bedford?
CleanSky Energy is the cheapest electric provider in New Bedford, offering plans starting at $0.1182 /kWh.