Utilities & Infrastructure in Portsmouth, NH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.1%

of households

No Internet

3.8%

of households

Total Households

10,556

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.1%
Cellular Data Plan
89.1%
Satellite
0.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.7%
No Internet Access
3.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

93.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.9%

of households

Tablet

70.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
93.2%
Desktop / Laptop
88.9%
Tablet
70.2%
Smartphone Only
2.7%
No Computer
3.2%

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

10

Population Served

44,419

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PORTSMOUTH WATER WORKSCommunitySurface water33,0000
PEASE TRADE PORTCommunityGround water9,9000
NEW CASTLE WATER WORKSCommunityPurchased surface water9100
HEMLOCK HAVENCommunityGround water2072
PIPER MEADOWS PRIVATE COMMUNTYCommunityGround water1250
CEDAR CREEKCommunityGround water1050
FOUR SEASONS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water550
HIGH PASTURES AT BLACK MTNCommunityGround water470
BLUEBERRY VILLAGE CONDOSCommunityGround water400
CEDAR WOOD ESTATESCommunityGround water300

93.6% of households in Portsmouth have broadband internet access. 86.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 44,419 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.