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Utilities Summary for Ithaca, NY
Electric Companies:
25
Natural Gas Companies:
6
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
6
Municipal Electricity:
No
Ithaca Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
91.19%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
17.5%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
23.76%
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.
Ithaca's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Copper
1400 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
11.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
277 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.2633 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0333 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
18.9675 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
9.0463 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
27.665 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
0.98 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
74.4 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.
Yes, the state of New York 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 NYSEG and Public Power or any of the 25 electric providers available in Ithaca.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Ithaca, NY?
Yes, the state of New York 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 NYSEG and Agway Energy Services or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Ithaca.
What is the average utility bill in Ithaca?
On average, the residents of Ithaca, NY pay around $137.24 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Ithaca on average pay 16.5% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Ithaca offer municipal electricity services?
No, Ithaca does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Ithaca area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Ithaca City.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Ithaca?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Ithaca, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 83.17% of the city.