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Utilities Summary for Roanoke, VA
Electric Companies:
2
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
7
Municipal Electricity:
No
Roanoke Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
91.8%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
76.31%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
60.58%
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.
Roanoke's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
2.6 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,4-dioxane
0.0993 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorate
159.7174 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.4264 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1873 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Cobalt
1.8333 ppb
Health standard: 70 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
30.2644 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
2.0372 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
32.3016 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chlorodifluoromethane
0.16 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Hexafluoropropylene Oxide Dimer Acid
0.006 ppb
Health standard: 0.01 ppb
Legal limit:
0.01 ppb
Lithium
17.15 ppb
Health standard: 9 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
18.7674 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Molybdenum
3.5286 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
0.0043 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.0089 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
0.005 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit:
0.004 ppb
Perfluoropentanoic Acid
0.0062 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
302.0263 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.3383 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 AEP and Appalachian Power or any of the 2 electric providers available in Roanoke.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke Gas or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Roanoke.
What is the average utility bill in Roanoke?
On average, the residents of Roanoke, VA pay around $148.21 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Roanoke on average pay 9.8% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Roanoke offer municipal electricity services?
No, Roanoke does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Roanoke area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Western Virginia Water Authority.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Roanoke?
Cox is the fastest internet service provider in Roanoke, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps to 89.03% of the city.