Utilities & Infrastructure in Fall River, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.0%

of households

No Internet

13.5%

of households

Total Households

41,787

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.0%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
3.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.9%
No Internet Access
13.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.5%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.3%
Smartphone
84.3%
Desktop / Laptop
62.5%
Tablet
53.9%
Smartphone Only
17.0%
No Computer
9.7%

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

94,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water94,0000

83.5% of households in Fall River have broadband internet access. 67.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.5% of households have no internet access. 17.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 94,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.