Utilities & Infrastructure in Ayer, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.7%

of households

No Internet

16.0%

of households

Total Households

1,454

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.7%
Cellular Data Plan
75.2%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.2%
No Internet Access
16.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.2%

of households

Smartphone

83.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

of households

Tablet

52.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.2%
Smartphone
83.0%
Desktop / Laptop
72.8%
Tablet
52.7%
Smartphone Only
9.2%
No Computer
13.8%

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

8,479

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AYER DPW WATER DIVISIONCommunityGround water8,4790

78.2% of households in Ayer have broadband internet access. 70.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.0% of households have no internet access. 9.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,479 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.