Utilities & Infrastructure in Swampscott, MA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.6%

of households

No Internet

2.8%

of households

Total Households

6,297

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
88.6%
Cellular Data Plan
89.9%
Satellite
1.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.8%
No Internet Access
2.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.0%

of households

Tablet

76.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.0%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
91.0%
Tablet
76.8%
Smartphone Only
4.1%
No Computer
2.0%

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

15,175

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SWAMPSCOTT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)CommunityPurchased surface water15,1750

96.4% of households in Swampscott have broadband internet access. 88.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 15,175 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.