Utilities & Infrastructure in Gardner, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.1%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

8,908

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.1%
Cellular Data Plan
73.0%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.2%

of households

Smartphone

80.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.1%

of households

Tablet

58.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.2%
Smartphone
80.9%
Desktop / Laptop
75.1%
Tablet
58.9%
Smartphone Only
7.9%
No Computer
8.9%

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

21,287

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GARDNER WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water21,2871

87.3% of households in Gardner have broadband internet access. 74.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 7.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 21,287 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.