Utilities & Infrastructure in Barre, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.1%

of households

No Internet

21.3%

of households

Total Households

334

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
52.1%
Cellular Data Plan
63.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.4%
No Internet Access
21.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

74.0%

of households

Smartphone

50.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

of households

Tablet

23.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
74.0%
Smartphone
50.0%
Desktop / Laptop
71.0%
Tablet
23.7%
No Computer
26.1%

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

2

Population Served

4,212

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BARRE WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water4,0980
BARRE MHP/WATERWHEEL VILLAGECommunityGround water1140

72.5% of households in Barre have broadband internet access. 52.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,212 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.