Utilities & Infrastructure in Amsterdam, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.5%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

7,607

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.5%

Cellular Data Plan

73.9%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.4%

No Internet Access

12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.4%

of households

Smartphone

79.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

of households

Tablet

50.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.4%

Smartphone

79.9%

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

Tablet

50.3%

Smartphone Only

13.5%

No Computer

11.6%

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

24,845

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
AMSTERDAM (C)	Community	Surface water	20,700	3
AMSTERDAM (T)	Community	Purchased surface water	3,000	9
FLORIDA (T) WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	432	9
PARADISE PINES MHP	Community	Ground water	350	0
CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING	Community	Ground water	330	0
REGENCY ESTATES	Community	Ground water	33	0

83.1% of households in Amsterdam have broadband internet access. 70.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 13.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 24,845 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.