Utilities & Infrastructure in Athens, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.0%

of households

No Internet

11.0%

of households

Total Households

754

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.0%

Cellular Data Plan

77.5%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

11.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.0%

of households

Tablet

57.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.2%

Smartphone

89.0%

Desktop / Laptop

80.0%

Tablet

57.7%

Smartphone Only

6.5%

No Computer

5.8%

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

3,700

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SLEEPY HOLLOW LAKE WATER CO.	Community	Surface water	2,000	0
ATHENS VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	1,700	1

85.9% of households in Athens have broadband internet access. 68.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.0% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,700 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.