Electricity: Service is provided by Delmarva Power. In addition, some individual municipalities provide electric service for residents and companies located within their jurisdiction. Natural Gas: Gas service providers are Delmarva Power (serves New Castle County north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal) and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (serves the area south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal). Water/Wastewater: The State has adequate surface water and ground water to meet the projected demand for fresh water. The northern portion of the State uses a combination of ground and surface supplies to satisfy public water demands. Ground water is used exclusively south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal for drinking water supply. Sewer: Sewer service is generally available in the incorporated areas of the state. This service is provided on the local level, either individual municipalities or on the county level. Telecommunications: Local telephone service in Delaware is provided by Verizon-Delaware, Inc., a subsidiary of Verizon Corporation. Verizon also offers FiOS internet and television service.