Utilities & Infrastructure in Bristol, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.3%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

24,737

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.3%
Cellular Data Plan
84.4%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.0%
No Internet Access
5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

of households

Tablet

66.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.3%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
81.3%
Tablet
66.2%
Smartphone Only
7.0%
No Computer
4.7%

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

2

Population Served

52,144

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water52,0790
GREEN VILLAGECommunityGround water650

91.3% of households in Bristol have broadband internet access. 82.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 7.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 52,144 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.