Utilities & Infrastructure in Fitchburg, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.4%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

16,880

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.4%
Cellular Data Plan
84.2%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.1%
No Internet Access
6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.4%

of households

Tablet

60.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.6%
Smartphone
88.3%
Desktop / Laptop
76.4%
Tablet
60.7%
Smartphone Only
11.3%
No Computer
5.4%

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

2

Population Served

41,976

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLYCommunitySurface water41,9460
122 MAIN STREETCommunityGround water300

90.4% of households in Fitchburg have broadband internet access. 81.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 41,976 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.