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Utilities Summary for Oakland, NJ
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
23
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Municipal Electricity:
No
Oakland Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
97.61%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
78.94%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
85.35%
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.
Oakland's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4.1 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,1-dichloroethane
0.335 ppb
Health standard: 3 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
1,4-dioxane
0.2533 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.78 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.56 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
1.9475 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
2.7388 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
3.01 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
2.1 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0061 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0079 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.0039 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0062 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHXS)
0.0037 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit:
0.01 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0153 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0123 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0062 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
176.2 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
1.44 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 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 Oakland PSE&G or any of the 1 electric providers available in Oakland.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Oakland, 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 Frontier Utilities and Clearview Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Oakland.
Does Oakland offer municipal electricity services?
No, Oakland does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Oakland area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Oakland Water Dept.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Oakland?
Optimum is the fastest internet service provider in Oakland, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 91.23% of the city.
Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in Oakland?
Palmco Energy is the cheapest natural gas provider in Oakland, offering plans starting at $0.259 /therm.