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Utilities Summary for New Brunswick, NJ
Electric Companies:
31
Natural Gas Companies:
23
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
2
Municipal Electricity:
No
New Brunswick Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
97.42%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
54.07%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
82.03%
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.
New Brunswick's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
9.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
227.7143 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.3267 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0851 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
34.2822 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
7.7619 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
41.9088 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
9.1 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0045 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0077 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0049 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0037 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
95.25 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.502 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 New Brunswick?
Yes, the state of New Jersey 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 31 electric providers available in New Brunswick.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in New Brunswick, NJ?
Yes, the state of New Jersey 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 New Brunswick.
Does New Brunswick offer municipal electricity services?
No, New Brunswick does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the New Brunswick area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by New Brunswick W Dept.
Who is the fastest internet provider in New Brunswick?
Optimum is the fastest internet service provider in New Brunswick, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 91.83% of the city.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in New Brunswick?
Major Energy is the cheapest electric provider in New Brunswick, offering plans starting at $0.1039 /kWh.
Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in New Brunswick?
Palmco Energy is the cheapest natural gas provider in New Brunswick, offering plans starting at $0.259 /therm.