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Utilities Summary for Traverse City, MI
Electric Companies:
3
Natural Gas Companies:
22
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
8
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Traverse City Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
92.23%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
25.56%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
25.59%
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.
Traverse City's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2.6 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
65.75 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.4438 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.225 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
9.5525 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
8.4025 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
17.2275 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.0333 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
117.5 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.4975 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.
Can I choose my electric company in Traverse City?
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 Consumers Energy and Traverse City Light & Power or any of the 3 electric providers available in Traverse City.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Traverse City, 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 DTE Energy and Direct Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Traverse City.
What is the average utility bill in Traverse City?
On average, the residents of Traverse City, MI pay around $265.00 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Traverse City on average pay 61.2% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Traverse City offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, Traverse City Light & Power is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Traverse City with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Traverse City?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Traverse City, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps to 70.47% of the city.