Utilities & Infrastructure in Brockton, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.8%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

35,610

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.8%
Cellular Data Plan
83.4%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.3%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

57.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
87.9%
Desktop / Laptop
70.9%
Tablet
57.7%
Smartphone Only
15.1%
No Computer
7.1%

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

105,643

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water105,6430

88.2% of households in Brockton have broadband internet access. 72.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 15.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 105,643 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.