- Plans starting at $35/month*
- Free 5G Wi-Fi Gateway
- Get Up To $300 back on qualified plans
- Speeds up to 415 Mbps
Electric Providers in Charleston
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EnergySage Solar
Top 4 Natural Gas Providers in Charleston
Hope Gas
Mountaineer Gas
Putnam Natural Gas
Teavee Oil & Gas Inc
Top 7 Internet Providers in Charleston
Optimum
- 8 Gbps
- Fiber
- 88.12%
- $40.00/mo
Frontier
- 7 Gbps
- Fiber
- 51.98%
- $29.99/mo
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- 1 Gbps
- 5G
- 99.29%
- $50.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- 415 Mbps
- 5G
- 97.63%
- $50.00/mo
AT&T Air
- 300 Mbps
- 5G
- 92.65%
- $47.00/mo
Hughesnet
- 100 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $49.99/mo
Starlink
- 220 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100%
- $80.00/mo
Water & Sewage Providers in Charleston
WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST
306 JOHN WESLEY DRIVE CHARLESTON, WV 25302
Water Filtration Systems
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Top 9 Trash and Recycling Providers in Charleston
Republic Services
Waste Management
Clean Harbors Environmental Service
414 Goff Mountain Rd, Charleston, WV 25313
Crystal Clean
927 Barlow Dr Bldg 2, Charleston, WV 25311
Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority
600 Slack St, Charleston, WV 25301
Mountain Green: Recycling and Junk Removal
945 Churchill Cir, Charleston, WV 25314
Tarbro Filter Recycling
1116 Smith St, Charleston, WV 25301
West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board
601 57th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304
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Utilities Summary for Charleston, WV
| Electric Companies: | 1 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 4 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 9 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
Charleston Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
90.94%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
44.89%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
44.89%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Charleston
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | Fiber | 8 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Frontier | Fiber | 7 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 5G | 1 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G | 415 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| AT&T Air | 5G | 300 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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Charleston Drinking Water Quality Information
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.
Charleston's Primary Drinking Water Source: Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Lead
1.5 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chromium (total)
0.375 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Legal limit: 100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1363 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
17.4716 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
5.4319 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
22.6413 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
0.875 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
123.725 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Vanadium
0.4 ppb
Health standard: 21 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Charleston?
Not at this time, the state of West Virginia has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Charleston is Appalachian Power.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Charleston, WV?
Yes, the state of West 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 Hope Gas and Mountaineer Gas or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Charleston.
What is the average utility bill in Charleston?
On average, the residents of Charleston, WV pay around $128.95 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Charleston on average pay 21.6% less than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Charleston offer municipal electricity services?
No, Charleston does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Charleston area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Wvawc-kanawha Valley Dist.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Charleston?
Optimum is the fastest internet service provider in Charleston, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 88.12% of the city.