Utilities & Infrastructure in Newark, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.1%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

113,748

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.1%
Cellular Data Plan
76.9%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.6%
No Internet Access
15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.9%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.1%
Smartphone
88.0%
Desktop / Laptop
63.9%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
19.2%
No Computer
7.9%

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

294,274

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water294,2743

81.4% of households in Newark have broadband internet access. 62.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 19.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 294,274 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.