Utilities & Infrastructure in Bethel, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.2%

of households

No Internet

5.8%

of households

Total Households

4,737

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.2%

Cellular Data Plan

85.8%

Satellite

2.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.5%

No Internet Access

5.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.9%

of households

Tablet

70.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.0%

Smartphone

91.3%

Desktop / Laptop

83.9%

Tablet

70.1%

Smartphone Only

9.5%

No Computer

4.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

11,580

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BETHEL WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	9,507	0
CANDLEWOOD SHORES TAX DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	1,315	0
MEADOWS AT CROSS RIVER	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	630	0
LILLINONAH PARK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSN	Community	Ground water	128	2

90.7% of households in Bethel have broadband internet access. 76.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.8% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 11,580 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.