Utilities & Infrastructure in Putnam, CT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.4%

of households

No Internet

11.5%

of households

Total Households

3,235

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.4%

Cellular Data Plan

76.3%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

4.4%

No Internet Access

11.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

81.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.5%

of households

Tablet

50.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.7%

Smartphone

81.9%

Desktop / Laptop

69.5%

Tablet

50.5%

Smartphone Only

9.4%

No Computer

10.3%

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

7,681

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PUTNAM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	7,300	0
MATULAITIS NURSING HOME	Community	Ground water	254	1
BROOKSCROSSING APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	36	1
JUMBO APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	35	1
BROOKLYN MANOR	Community	Ground water	30	1
WOODSTOCK HOUSING AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	26	1

84.6% of households in Putnam have broadband internet access. 78.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 7,681 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.