Utilities & Infrastructure in New Britain, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.9%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

29,309

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.9%
Cellular Data Plan
75.0%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.5%

of households

Tablet

52.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
86.4%
Desktop / Laptop
68.5%
Tablet
52.1%
Smartphone Only
15.9%
No Computer
8.7%

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

73,534

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water73,5340

82.4% of households in New Britain have broadband internet access. 64.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 15.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 73,534 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.