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Utilities Summary for Newport News, VA
Electric Companies:
1
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
4
Municipal Electricity:
No
Newport News Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
95.42%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
39.67%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
74.77%
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.
Newport News's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
1.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
222.4 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.315 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.0948 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
15.0282 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
3.2931 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
18.1707 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
5.758 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
0.0062 ppb
Health standard: 7 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHXS)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit:
0.01 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.0051 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0039 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
126.9375 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.6769 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 Virginia 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 Dominion Energy or any of the 1 electric providers available in Newport News.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Newport News, VA?
Yes, the state of Virginia 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 Virginia Natural Gas or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Newport News.
What is the average utility bill in Newport News?
On average, the residents of Newport News, VA pay around $213.77 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Newport News on average pay 30% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Newport News offer municipal electricity services?
No, Newport News does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Newport News area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Newport News, City Of.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Newport News?
Verizon Fios is the fastest internet service provider in Newport News, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps to 78.55% of the city.