Utilities & Infrastructure in Colchester, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.0%

of households

No Internet

9.0%

of households

Total Households

2,158

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.0%

Cellular Data Plan

86.3%

Satellite

3.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.3%

No Internet Access

9.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

91.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.5%

of households

Tablet

52.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

91.9%

Desktop / Laptop

83.5%

Tablet

52.5%

Smartphone Only

10.2%

No Computer

5.1%

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

4,244

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COLCHESTER SEWER & WATER COMMISSION	Community	Ground water	4,020	0
COLCHESTER COMMONS	Community	Ground water	224	3

90.4% of households in Colchester have broadband internet access. 76.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.0% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,244 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.