Utilities

  
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Electricity

Supplier: Allegheny Power, which offers one of the lowest electric rates in the U.S.

1-800-Allegheny (1-800-255-3443)

Supplier:  Thurmont Municipal Light Company serves Thurmont.

301-271-7313

Water

Source: Numerous facilities throughout the county

Supplier: Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management
301-600-1126 (Billing Department)
301-600-1825 (Operations/Maintenance Department)
301-600-2194 (24-hour emergencies)

Treatment Capacity: 10,452,000 gallons

Average daily use & available capacity vary based on location, but specific figures are available.

Commercial Rates – refer to utilities website

Sewer

Type of Treatment: Numerous treatment plants throughout the county

Supplier: Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management
301-600-1126 (Billing Department)
301-600-1825 (Operations/Maintenance Department)
301-600-2194 (24-hour emergencies)

Treatment Capacity: 9,501,000 gallons

Average daily use & available capacity vary based on location, but specific figures are available.

Commercial Rates – refer to utilities website

Solid Waste Management

Provider: Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management

Industrial Collection Services: land fill & rubble fill
Industrial Rates – refer to utilities website

Improvement and Expansion Plans

Contact the Office of Economic Development at 800-248-2296 for information on water, sewer and solid waste disposal plans.

Communications

Local Service Providers: Verizon

Local Broadband Options for Frederick County Businesses

* Last updated June 2007 by the Office of Economic Development. This information will change as we become aware of additional providers.

Natural Gas

Supplier: Frederick Gas Company, a Division of Washington Gas

1800 N. Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-2151
frederickgas@washgas.com