Utilities & Infrastructure in Blades, DE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.7%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

363

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.7%
Cellular Data Plan
84.6%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

of households

Tablet

66.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.3%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
72.7%
Tablet
66.9%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
No Computer
2.8%

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

1

Population Served

1,200

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BLADES, TOWN OFCommunityGround water1,2000

93.1% of households in Blades have broadband internet access. 77.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,200 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.