Utilities & Infrastructure in Alfred, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.9%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

588

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.9%

Cellular Data Plan

86.1%

Satellite

8.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.1%

No Internet Access

5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

94.2%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

92.9%

Desktop / Laptop

94.2%

Tablet

53.9%

Smartphone Only

1.4%

No Computer

3.7%

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

7,700

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE	Community	Purchased ground water	3,600	2
ALFRED UNIVERSITY	Community	Ground water	2,800	0
ALFRED VILLAGE WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	1,300	0

94.6% of households in Alfred have broadband internet access. 77.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,700 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.