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Utilities Summary for Winchester, MA
Electric Companies:
21
Natural Gas Companies:
3
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
No
Winchester Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.96%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
99.55%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
93.66%
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.
Winchester's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
8.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
203.75 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.195 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
9.9669 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
4.5413 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
14.11 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
39.55 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
27.875 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Winchester?
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 Clearview Energy and Constellation Energy or any of the 21 electric providers available in Winchester.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Winchester, 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 Direct Energy and AMBIT ENERGY or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Winchester.
Does Winchester offer municipal electricity services?
No, Winchester does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Winchester area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Winchester Water Dept.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Winchester?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Winchester, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 95.19% of the city.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Winchester?
Town Square Energy is the cheapest electric provider in Winchester, offering plans starting at $0.1305 /kWh.