Utilities & Infrastructure in Brookline, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.7%

of households

No Internet

2.8%

of households

Total Households

27,210

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.7%
Cellular Data Plan
92.3%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.5%
No Internet Access
2.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

94.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.6%

of households

Tablet

72.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.5%
Smartphone
94.3%
Desktop / Laptop
92.6%
Tablet
72.2%
Smartphone Only
2.0%
No Computer
2.6%

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

63,191

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISIONCommunityPurchased surface water63,1910

96.0% of households in Brookline have broadband internet access. 86.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 63,191 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.