Utilities & Infrastructure in Lowell, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.0%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

42,383

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.0%
Cellular Data Plan
81.7%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.6%
No Internet Access
10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.1%

of households

Tablet

57.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.4%
Smartphone
86.9%
Desktop / Laptop
77.1%
Tablet
57.1%
Smartphone Only
10.7%
No Computer
7.6%

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

2

Population Served

115,150

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITYCommunitySurface water115,0000
RIVER CROSSING CONDOMINIUMCommunityGround water1500

87.8% of households in Lowell have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 10.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 115,150 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.