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Utilities Summary for Mechanicsburg, PA
Electric Companies:
55
Natural Gas Companies:
25
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
4
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Mechanicsburg Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.96%
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
90.76%
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.
Mechanicsburg's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.13 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
40 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.38 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.2075 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
12.73 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
2.9031 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
15.6031 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
0.435 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.2 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.0032 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0049 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0088 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0034 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
177.775 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
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.
Can I choose my electric company in Mechanicsburg?
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 PPL Electric and SmartEnergy or any of the 55 electric providers available in Mechanicsburg.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Mechanicsburg, 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 UGI Utilities and Alpha Gas and Electric or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Mechanicsburg.
What is the average utility bill in Mechanicsburg?
On average, the residents of Mechanicsburg, PA pay around $126.92 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Mechanicsburg on average pay 22.8% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Mechanicsburg offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, Pennsylvania Municipal Electric Association is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Mechanicsburg with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Mechanicsburg?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Mechanicsburg, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 96.25% of the city.