Utilities & Infrastructure in Portland, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.0%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

2,422

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.0%
Cellular Data Plan
74.5%
Satellite
0.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.2%
No Internet Access
11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.1%
Smartphone
85.8%
Desktop / Laptop
79.0%
Tablet
55.0%
Smartphone Only
9.5%
No Computer
8.9%

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

2

Population Served

5,106

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water5,0100
SOLANO INN LLCCommunityGround water961

86.6% of households in Portland have broadband internet access. 76.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,106 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.