Utilities & Infrastructure in Beacon, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.6%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

6,320

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.6%

Cellular Data Plan

88.6%

Satellite

2.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.9%

No Internet Access

5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.2%

of households

Tablet

63.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.2%

Smartphone

89.7%

Desktop / Laptop

86.2%

Tablet

63.0%

Smartphone Only

5.0%

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

15,771

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BEACON CITY	Community	Surface water	14,370	1
FOREST PARK #1	Community	Ground water	750	0
HICKORY HILL ESTATES	Community	Ground water	250	0
WINGDALE VILLAGE PARK	Community	Ground water	150	5
FOREST PARK #2	Community	Ground water	96	0
POLO FIELDS WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	80	0
CASTLE GATE PARK	Community	Ground water	75	0

93.3% of households in Beacon have broadband internet access. 81.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 15,771 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.