Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Delaware
Storms that cut power in Delaware cluster in June: 7 of 41 such episodes since 2015 started that month.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
116 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in June.
Natural Gas Outages
41.9% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $14.78 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
92.4% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 55%.
Water Service Outages
206 community water systems; 20% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Delaware | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 116 | 611 | 6th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 0.84 | ||
| Households with broadband | 92.4% | 91% | 10th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 55% | 55.9% | 31st |
| Community water systems | 206 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 20% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 41.9% | 46.5% | 28th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $14.78 | $14.50 | 26th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 1,552 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Delaware
- Power Outages Delmarva Power, City of Dover Electric, City of Newark Electric
- Natural Gas Outages Delmarva Power
- Internet Outages Verizon Fios, Xfinity
- Water Service Outages City of Wilmington Water Division, City of Dover Public Utilities, City of Newark Water
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