Utilities & Infrastructure in Meriden, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.0%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

24,709

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.0%
Cellular Data Plan
81.3%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.7%
No Internet Access
9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.0%
Smartphone
86.8%
Desktop / Laptop
75.5%
Tablet
54.3%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
7.0%

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

1

Population Served

58,441

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MERIDEN WATER DIVISIONCommunitySurface water58,4412

88.3% of households in Meriden have broadband internet access. 76.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 58,441 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.