Utility Providers in South River, New Jersey

South River is served by 26 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Middlesex County.

Middlesex County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in South River vs. US average

Electricity
16.4¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 15% below NJ state average (19.3¢)
Natural gas
$13.21/Mcf
↓ 9% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across South River-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in South River

Electricity$100-$149 (14.0¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How South River heats its homes

86%
9%
5%

86% natural gas · 9% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in South River

Residential rates range from 14.0¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

South River
16.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Public Service Elec & Gas Co.

Note: New Jersey has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in South River

South River has strong broadband coverage.

Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Jersey Central Power & Lt Co
Public Service Elec & Gas Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Elec. & Gas Co

Water 16 providers

EAST BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY
EDISON WATER CO
HELMETTA WATER DEPT
HIGHLAND PARK W DEPT
MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
MILLTOWN W DEPT
MONROE TWP UTILITY DEPARTMENT
NEW BRUNSWICK W DEPT
NORTH BRUNSWICK W DEPT
PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT
SAYREVILLE W DEPT
SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP W DI
SOUTH RIVER W DEPT
SPOTSWOOD W DEPT

Sewer 1 provider

Middlesex County UA - CS/STP

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in South River, NJ

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.