Utilities & Infrastructure in Somerset, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.7%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

7,352

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.7%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
2.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

81.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.4%

of households

Tablet

68.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
81.7%
Desktop / Laptop
84.4%
Tablet
68.2%
Smartphone Only
4.9%
No Computer
4.9%

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

18,303

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water18,30311

90.0% of households in Somerset have broadband internet access. 80.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 18,303 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.