Utilities & Infrastructure in Alton, NH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.7%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

179

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.7%
Cellular Data Plan
55.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.5%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.0%

of households

Smartphone

68.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.5%

of households

Tablet

64.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.0%
Smartphone
68.7%
Desktop / Laptop
90.5%
Tablet
64.3%
Smartphone Only
4.5%
No Computer
5.0%

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

4

Population Served

2,263

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTON WATER WORKSCommunityGround water1,8000
MERRYMEETING MHPCommunityGround water2650
EAGLES REST MHPCommunityGround water1380
18 HUGHES LN/EFFINGHAMCommunityGround water605

82.1% of households in Alton have broadband internet access. 77.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 2,263 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.