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Utilities Summary for Reading, PA
Electric Companies:
41
Natural Gas Companies:
33
Water & Sewage Providers:
4
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
8
Municipal Electricity:
No
Reading Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.9%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
31.81%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
0%
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.
Reading's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.2583 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0994 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
28.3324 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
4.1908 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
31.6449 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
1.623 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS)
0.005 ppb
Health standard: 0.001 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluoroheptanoic Acid
0.003 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0039 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0062 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0045 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
122.625 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.
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 Met-Ed FirstEnergy and SmartEnergy or any of the 41 electric providers available in Reading.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Reading, 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 Columbia Gas and UGI Utilities or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Reading.
What is the average utility bill in Reading?
On average, the residents of Reading, PA pay around $186.67 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Reading on average pay 13.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Reading offer municipal electricity services?
No, Reading does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Reading area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Reading Area Water Authority.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Reading?
Xfinity is the fastest internet service provider in Reading, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps to 99.89% of the city.