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Utilities Summary for Somerset, NJ
Electric Companies:
59
Water & Sewage Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
No
Somerset Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
100%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
0.01%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
94.04%
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.
Somerset's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
5.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
175.3 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.4157 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1009 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
12.7357 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
5.4032 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
17.4696 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
12.3217 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
120.575 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.35 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 Jersey Central Power & Light and Frontier Utilities or any of the 59 electric providers available in Somerset.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Somerset, 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.
What is the average utility bill in Somerset?
On average, the residents of Somerset, NJ pay around $255.75 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Somerset on average pay 55.6% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Somerset offer municipal electricity services?
No, Somerset does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Somerset area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Somerset?
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is the fastest internet service provider in Somerset, offering speeds up to 415 Mbps.