- Plans starting at $30/month
- Free modem and anti-virus software
- No data caps
- Speeds up to 1 Gbps
Top 2 Electric Providers in Amherst
City of Amherst Utilities Department
Electric Department
Solar in Amherst
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Natural Gas Providers in Amherst
Columbia Gas
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Water & Sewage Providers in Amherst
AMHERST CITY PWS
941 North Lake Street AMHERST, OH 44001
Top 8 Internet Providers in Amherst
Frontier
- Fiber Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 5 Gbps
- Starting at: $29.99/mo
Brightspeed
- Fiber Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 2 Gbps
Spectrum
- Cable Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 1 Gbps
- Starting at: $30.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- 5G Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 415 Mbps
- Starting at: $50.00/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- 5G Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 1 Gbps
- Starting at: $50.00/mo
Hughesnet
- Satellite Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 100 Mbps
- Starting at: $49.99/mo
Starlink
- Satellite Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 220 Mbps
- Starting at: $80.00/mo
Viasat
- Satellite Connection
- Download Speeds Up To: 150 Mbps
- Starting at: $49.99/mo
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Utilities Summary for Amherst, OH
| Electric Companies: | 2 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 1 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Municipal Electricity: | Yes |
Amherst Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
98.69%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
0%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
1.29%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Amherst
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Fiber | 5 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Brightspeed | Fiber | 2 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G | 415 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 5G | 1 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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Amherst Drinking Water Quality Information
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.
Amherst's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Copper
130000 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
260.9 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.3137 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0829 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
16.3819 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
6.5894 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
22.5675 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
6.4788 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.4163 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
170.5 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.3312 ppb
Health standard: 21 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
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.
Utilities in Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Amherst?
Yes, the state of Ohio 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 City of Amherst Utilities Department and Electric Department or any of the 2 electric providers available in Amherst.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Amherst, OH?
Yes, the state of Ohio 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 Columbia Gas or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Amherst.
Does Amherst offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, City of Amherst is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Amherst with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Amherst?
Frontier is the fastest internet service provider in Amherst, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps.