Utilities & Infrastructure in Somerset, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

97.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.1%

of households

No Internet

1.8%

of households

Total Households

9,760

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
89.1%
Cellular Data Plan
91.1%
Satellite
4.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.6%
No Internet Access
1.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.6%

of households

Smartphone

94.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.1%

of households

Tablet

72.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.6%
Smartphone
94.5%
Desktop / Laptop
92.1%
Tablet
72.7%
Smartphone Only
5.1%
No Computer
1.4%

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

57,150

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKSCommunityPurchased surface water57,1502

97.0% of households in Somerset have broadband internet access. 89.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.8% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 57,150 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.