Utilities & Infrastructure in Bethany Beach, DE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.3%

of households

No Internet

6.8%

of households

Total Households

474

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.3%
Cellular Data Plan
82.9%
Satellite
2.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.4%
No Internet Access
6.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.1%

of households

Tablet

73.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
87.1%
Tablet
73.2%
Smartphone Only
2.3%
No Computer
6.8%

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

24,450

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SUSSEX SHORES WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water12,4500
BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water12,0000

89.5% of households in Bethany Beach have broadband internet access. 79.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 24,450 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.