Utilities & Infrastructure in Reading, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.0%

of households

No Internet

4.0%

of households

Total Households

9,574

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
88.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.1%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
4.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.9%

of households

Tablet

71.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.3%
Smartphone
89.2%
Desktop / Laptop
87.9%
Tablet
71.9%
Smartphone Only
4.0%
No Computer
4.7%

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

27,358

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)CommunityPurchased surface water27,3580

95.6% of households in Reading have broadband internet access. 88.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 27,358 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.