Utilities & Infrastructure in Chester, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.7%

of households

No Internet

13.0%

of households

Total Households

224

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.7%
Cellular Data Plan
77.7%
Satellite
1.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.5%
No Internet Access
13.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.4%

of households

Smartphone

82.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.8%

of households

Tablet

59.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.4%
Smartphone
82.1%
Desktop / Laptop
80.8%
Tablet
59.4%
Smartphone Only
1.8%
No Computer
11.6%

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

750

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHESTER WATER DEPTCommunitySurface water7502

83.0% of households in Chester have broadband internet access. 60.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 750 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.