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Utilities Summary for Portage, MI
Electric Companies:
6
Natural Gas Companies:
22
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
No
Portage Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
96.15%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
20.8%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
20.8%
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.
Portage's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
1.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,1-dichloroethane
0.093 ppb
Health standard: 3 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
1,4-dioxane
0.1242 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
343.7849 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.226 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1288 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
2.529 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
3.1198 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
4.3483 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.3735 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
150.3055 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.8714 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
113.8591 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.2955 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 Michigan 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 Cloverland Electric Cooperative and Consumers Energy or any of the 6 electric providers available in Portage.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Portage, MI?
Yes, the state of Michigan 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 Constellation Energy and Direct Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Portage.
What is the average utility bill in Portage?
On average, the residents of Portage, MI pay around $188.02 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Portage on average pay 14.4% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Portage offer municipal electricity services?
No, Portage does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Portage area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Portage.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Portage?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Portage, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 82.33% of the city.