Residents and businesses in Wheaton are serviced by a reliable network of regional and municipal utility providers:
* **Electricity**: Provided by **ComEd** (Commonwealth Edison), the primary electric utility for Northern Illinois. * **Natural Gas**: Provided by **Nicor Gas**. * **Water & Sewer**: Managed directly by the **City of Wheaton Water Division**. The city receives its water from Lake Michigan through the DuPage Water Commission, ensuring high-quality, treated drinking water. * **Waste Management & Recycling**: Contracted through **Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)**, which provides refuse collection, extensive recycling programs, and yard waste/composting services. * **Telecommunications/Internet**: Well-served by multiple major providers, including AT&T (fiber available in many areas), Comcast/Xfinity, and Metronet.
