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Utilities Summary for Ephrata, PA
Electric Companies:
59
Natural Gas Companies:
25
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
5
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Ephrata Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.99%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
69.24%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
68.41%
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.
Ephrata's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2.4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.4113 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.2093 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
50.2813 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
5.1512 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
54.8584 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
9.45 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
0.885 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)
0.0052 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0047 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0051 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0046 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0056 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
1409.5063 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.49 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 Pennsylvania 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 Frontier Utilities or any of the 59 electric providers available in Ephrata.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Ephrata, PA?
Yes, the state of Pennsylvania 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 Frontier Utilities and Green Mountain Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Ephrata.
Does Ephrata offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, Borough of Ephrata is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Ephrata with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Ephrata?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Ephrata, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 73.78% of the city.