Utilities & Infrastructure in Hartford, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

49,023

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.6%
Cellular Data Plan
80.2%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.3%
No Internet Access
10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.5%

of households

Tablet

49.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.4%
Smartphone
88.4%
Desktop / Laptop
61.5%
Tablet
49.7%
Smartphone Only
20.7%
No Computer
7.7%

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

1

Population Served

390,887

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSIONCommunitySurface water390,8870

85.7% of households in Hartford have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 20.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 390,887 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.