Utilities & Infrastructure in Norwich, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.7%

of households

No Internet

9.7%

of households

Total Households

16,840

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.7%

Cellular Data Plan

82.6%

Satellite

3.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.5%

No Internet Access

9.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

of households

Tablet

54.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.0%

Smartphone

85.0%

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

Tablet

54.9%

Smartphone Only

10.1%

No Computer

8.0%

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

Population Served

36,577

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	36,163	0
CAMPBELL HEIGHTS APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	152	5
ASH WATER COMPANY, LLC	Community	Ground water	108	0
BROOKSIDE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	80	0
ASHLAND POND MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	74	1

87.8% of households in Norwich have broadband internet access. 72.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 36,577 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.