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Top 23 Electric Providers in Portsmouth

Eversource
  • Rates From: $0.08929 /kWh
SmartEnergy
  • Rates From: $0.10780 /kWh
Town Square Energy
  • Rates From: $0.08890 /kWh
Keene Community Power from City of Keene
  • Rates From: $0.11100 /kWh
Amherst Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.08840 /kWh
Rollinsford Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.08840 /kWh
ENH Power
  • Rates From: $0.06990 /kWh
Wilton Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.11100 /kWh
Marlborough Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.11100 /kWh
Bennington Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.08820 /kWh
Hampton Community Power Aggregation
  • Rates From: $0.09425 /kWh
XOOM Energy
  • Rates From: $0.12790 /kWh
Milford Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.10568 /kWh
CleanSky Energy
  • Rates From: $0.11990 /kWh
Swanzey Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.11100 /kWh
Hillsborough Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.08810 /kWh
New Boston Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.10568 /kWh
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
  • Rates From: $0.09700 /kWh
Think Energy
  • Rates From: $0.08900 /kWh
Jaffrey Community Power
  • Rates From: $0.10568 /kWh
North American Power & Gas
  • Rates From: $0.11990 /kWh

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Top 2 Natural Gas Providers in Portsmouth

Top 6 Internet Providers in Portsmouth

Xfinity
  • Cable Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 2 Gbps
  • Starting at: $30.00/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
  • 5G Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 1 Gbps
  • Starting at: $50.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 5G Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 415 Mbps
  • Starting at: $50.00/mo
Hughesnet
  • Satellite Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 100 Mbps
  • Starting at: $49.99/mo
Starlink
  • Satellite Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 220 Mbps
  • Starting at: $80.00/mo
Viasat
  • Satellite Connection
  • Download Speeds Up To: 150 Mbps
  • Starting at: $49.99/mo
*Not all internet providers and speeds available in all areas.

Water & Sewage Providers in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH WATER WORKS
680 PEVERLY HILL RD PORTSMOUTH, NH 3801
Water Filtration Systems
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Top 2 Trash and Recycling Providers in Portsmouth

1-800-GOT-JUNK
WIN Waste Innovations
90 Arboretum Dr #300, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Utilities Summary for Portsmouth, NH

Electric Companies: 23
Natural Gas Companies: 2
Water & Sewage Providers: 1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: 2
Municipal Electricity: No

Portsmouth Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability
99.76%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
91.71%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
53.44%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
*Based on data from the FCC National Broadband map

Fastest Internet Providers in Portsmouth

Provider Connection Type Download Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
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Verizon 5G Home Internet 5G 1 Gbps
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 5G 415 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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Portsmouth Drinking Water Quality Information

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.

Portsmouth's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water

Drinking Water Contaminant Levels

Copper
1430 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
6.7 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
121.2222 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.4193 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.2094 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
32.1613 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
5.4781 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
37.495 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Lithium
9.825 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
35.3556 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.005 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.005 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.003 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0042 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHXS)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit: 0.01 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0054 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0048 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
145.4889 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my electric company in Portsmouth?

Yes, the state of New Hampshire 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 Eversource and SmartEnergy or any of the 23 electric providers available in Portsmouth.

Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Portsmouth, NH?

No, New Hampshire has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Portsmouth is Bay State Gas Co.

What is the average utility bill in Portsmouth?

On average, the residents of Portsmouth, NH pay around $203.15 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Portsmouth on average pay 23.6% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.

Does Portsmouth offer municipal electricity services?

No, Portsmouth does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Portsmouth area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Portsmouth Water Works.

Who is the fastest internet provider in Portsmouth?

Xfinity is the fastest internet service provider in Portsmouth, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps.