Utilities & Infrastructure in New Bedford, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.5%

of households

No Internet

12.2%

of households

Total Households

42,233

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.5%
Cellular Data Plan
76.4%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.4%
No Internet Access
12.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.1%

of households

Tablet

54.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.7%
Smartphone
84.7%
Desktop / Laptop
66.1%
Tablet
54.0%
Smartphone Only
15.5%
No Computer
9.4%

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

101,146

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPICommunitySurface water101,0790
BROOKSIDE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water670

84.4% of households in New Bedford have broadband internet access. 68.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.2% of households have no internet access. 15.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 101,146 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.