Utilities & Infrastructure in North Adams, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.5%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

5,763

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.5%

Cellular Data Plan

76.7%

Satellite

2.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.9%

No Internet Access

8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.4%

of households

Tablet

61.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.7%

Smartphone

83.1%

Desktop / Laptop

78.4%

Tablet

61.2%

Smartphone Only

8.1%

No Computer

7.3%

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

Population Served

13,160

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	13,000	0
BEAVER POND MEADOWS	Community	Ground water	160	0

87.7% of households in North Adams have broadband internet access. 73.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 8.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 13,160 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.