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Utilities Summary for Rapid City, SD
Electric Companies:
3
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
2
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
6
Municipal Electricity:
No
Rapid City Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.53%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
2.27%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
4.62%
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.
Rapid City's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
3.9 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1-butanol
2.31 ppb
Health standard: 50 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
127.3636 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.2571 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1319 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
2.8063 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
4.008 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
6.0479 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.12 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
1.4745 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.2818 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
320.6667 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
2.2438 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 Rapid City is Black Hills Energy.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Rapid City, 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 Montana-Dakota Utilities or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Rapid City.
What is the average utility bill in Rapid City?
On average, the residents of Rapid City, SD pay around $171.99 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Rapid City on average pay 4.6% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Rapid City offer municipal electricity services?
No, Rapid City does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Rapid City area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Rapid City.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Rapid City?
Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Rapid City, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 82% of the city.