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Utilities Summary for Portsmouth, OH
Electric Companies:
37
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
No
Portsmouth Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
85.09%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
23.5%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
23.5%
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.
Portsmouth's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Copper
85000 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
240.7 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.3 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
175.7375 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.27 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0538 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
26.4613 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
6.8138 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
32.8388 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
9.2988 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.1 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0035 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0054 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Strontium
198.25 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.2467 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 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 APG&E and XOOM Energy or any of the 37 electric providers available in Portsmouth.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth.
What is the average utility bill in Portsmouth?
On average, the residents of Portsmouth, OH pay around $225.63 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Portsmouth on average pay 37.2% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Portsmouth offer municipal electricity services?
No, Portsmouth does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Portsmouth area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Portsmouth Public Water System.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Portsmouth?
Frontier is the fastest internet service provider in Portsmouth, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps to 72.06% of the city.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Portsmouth?
SFE Energy is the cheapest electric provider in Portsmouth, offering plans starting at $0.0549 /kWh.