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Utilities Summary for Galveston, TX
Electric Companies:
49
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
4
Municipal Electricity:
No
Galveston Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.23%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
41.05%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
35.8%
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.
Galveston's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
4.4 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.0863 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
92.9875 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.598 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1575 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
14.2665 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
21.0109 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
29.1016 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Bromochloromethane
0.166 ppb
Health standard: 80 ppb
Legal limit:
80 ppb
Manganese
1.05 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
1.555 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
372.75 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
1.2213 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.
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 Veteran Energy and 4Change Energy or any of the 49 electric providers available in Galveston.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Galveston, TX?
No, Texas has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in Galveston is Texas Gas Service.
What is the average utility bill in Galveston?
On average, the residents of Galveston, TX pay around $203.04 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Galveston on average pay 23.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Galveston offer municipal electricity services?
No, Galveston does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Galveston area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by City Of Galveston.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Galveston?
AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in Galveston, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps.