Utilities & Infrastructure in Adams, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.7%

of households

No Internet

14.5%

of households

Total Households

2,970

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.7%
Cellular Data Plan
70.6%
Satellite
2.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.5%
No Internet Access
14.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

73.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.9%

of households

Tablet

58.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
73.5%
Desktop / Laptop
66.9%
Tablet
58.1%
Smartphone Only
9.4%
No Computer
10.1%

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

7,851

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ADAMS FIRE DISTRICTCommunityGround water7,8510

79.9% of households in Adams have broadband internet access. 65.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.5% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,851 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.