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Utilities Summary for Poughkeepsie, NY
Electric Companies:
21
Natural Gas Companies:
7
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
7
Municipal Electricity:
No
Poughkeepsie Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
98.9%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
92.9%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
92.91%
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.
Poughkeepsie's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
8.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.0775 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
262.5 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.2783 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0703 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
26.0304 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
10.8748 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
34.9217 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
1.198 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
130.25 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.2733 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 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 Central Hudson Gas & Electric and Public Power or any of the 21 electric providers available in Poughkeepsie.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Poughkeepsie, 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 Central Hudson Gas & Electric and Agway Energy Services or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Poughkeepsie.
What is the average utility bill in Poughkeepsie?
On average, the residents of Poughkeepsie, NY pay around $100.00 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Poughkeepsie on average pay 39.2% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Poughkeepsie offer municipal electricity services?
No, Poughkeepsie does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Poughkeepsie area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Poughkeepsie Townwide Wd.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Poughkeepsie?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Poughkeepsie, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 93.66% of the city.