Utilities & Infrastructure in Clifton, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.2%

of households

No Internet

7.3%

of households

Total Households

32,897

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.2%

Cellular Data Plan

84.5%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.7%

No Internet Access

7.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.4%

of households

Tablet

61.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.2%

Smartphone

87.6%

Desktop / Laptop

80.4%

Tablet

61.9%

Smartphone Only

7.8%

No Computer

6.8%

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

Population Served

351,601

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION	Community	Surface water	310,483	1
PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD	Community	Purchased surface water	24,136	0
PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON	Community	Purchased surface water	15,392	0
PASSAIC VALLEY W C HIGH CREST	Community	Purchased surface water	1,132	0
PVWC-POSTBROOK	Community	Ground water	458	0

89.9% of households in Clifton have broadband internet access. 79.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.3% of households have no internet access. 7.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 351,601 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.