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Utilities Summary for Brookings, SD
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
2
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
3
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
Brookings Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
100%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
4.35%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
82.35%
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.
Brookings's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
9.4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.8333 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.8683 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
19.0615 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
16.1353 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
32.4028 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Lithium
30.15 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
2.006 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
5.3667 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
137.6667 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
3.1667 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.
Not at this time, the state of South Dakota has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Brookings is Brookings Municipal Utilities.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Brookings, SD?
Yes, the state of South Dakota 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 Brookings Municipal Utilities and MidAmerican Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Brookings.
What is the average utility bill in Brookings?
On average, the residents of Brookings, SD pay around $167.37 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Brookings on average pay 1.8% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Brookings offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, City of Brookings is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Brookings with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Brookings?
Verizon 5G Home Internet is the fastest internet service provider in Brookings, offering speeds up to 1 Gbps to 100% of the city.