Utilities & Infrastructure in Cheshire, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.8%

of households

No Internet

27.1%

of households

Total Households

325

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.8%

Cellular Data Plan

55.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.2%

No Internet Access

27.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

72.9%

of households

Smartphone

55.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.2%

of households

Tablet

64.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

72.9%

Smartphone

55.1%

Desktop / Laptop

66.2%

Tablet

64.3%

Smartphone Only

3.1%

No Computer

27.1%

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

Population Served

1,407

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHESHIRE WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water	1,407	0

72.9% of households in Cheshire have broadband internet access. 66.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,407 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.