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Utilities Summary for Bend, OR
Electric Companies:
2
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
3
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
14
Municipal Electricity:
No
Bend Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.93%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
5.53%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
9.26%
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.
Bend's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
3.6 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.17 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
153.5 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.5778 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.4772 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
6.0975 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
0.3875 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
6.485 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
0.818 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.0042 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0047 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.006 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0067 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
29.7143 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
10.25 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 Oregon 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 Electric Cooperative and Pacific Power or any of the 2 electric providers available in Bend.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Bend, OR?
No, Oregon has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Bend is Cascade Natural Gas.
What is the average utility bill in Bend?
On average, the residents of Bend, OR pay around $145.25 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Bend on average pay 11.6% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Bend offer municipal electricity services?
No, Bend does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Bend area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Bend Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Bend?
Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Bend, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 85.4% of the city.