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Utilities Summary for Salem, MA
Electric Companies:
22
Natural Gas Companies:
3
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
No
Salem Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.61%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
80.64%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
0.05%
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.
Salem's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
295 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.25 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0671 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
24.6075 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
10.7725 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
34.7819 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
21.6 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0037 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0042 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
88.5 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.5125 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 National Grid and SmartEnergy or any of the 22 electric providers available in Salem.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Salem, 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 National Grid and AMBIT ENERGY or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Salem.
What is the average utility bill in Salem?
On average, the residents of Salem, MA pay around $170.17 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Salem on average pay 3.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Salem offer municipal electricity services?
No, Salem does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Salem area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Salem Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Salem?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Salem, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 51.96% of the city.