Utilities & Infrastructure in Norwood, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.7%

of households

No Internet

4.4%

of households

Total Households

13,299

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.7%
Cellular Data Plan
87.7%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.2%
No Internet Access
4.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.6%

of households

Tablet

69.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
86.6%
Tablet
69.0%
Smartphone Only
4.7%
No Computer
3.9%

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

29,909

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA)CommunityPurchased surface water29,9090

94.3% of households in Norwood have broadband internet access. 85.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 29,909 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.