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Utilities Summary for Athens, TX
Electric Companies:
48
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
4
Municipal Electricity:
No
Athens Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
78.35%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
0.39%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
0.39%
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.
Athens's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4.7 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
44.5333 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.2205 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0992 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
18.9302 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
6.7341 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
25.2348 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
15.6286 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
110.44 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 Texas 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 4Change Energy and GEXA ENERGY or any of the 48 electric providers available in Athens.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Athens, TX?
No, Texas has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Athens is Atmos Energy.
Does Athens offer municipal electricity services?
No, Athens does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Athens area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by City Of Athens.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Athens?
Optimum is the fastest internet service provider in Athens, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps.