Utilities & Infrastructure in Black River, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.9%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

774

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

80.9%

Cellular Data Plan

81.4%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.2%

No Internet Access

10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

85.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

of households

Tablet

71.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.0%

Smartphone

85.9%

Desktop / Laptop

76.2%

Tablet

71.1%

Smartphone Only

9.6%

No Computer

9.0%

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

3,190

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BLACK RIVER VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	1,600
RUTLAND TOWN WD 1	Community	Purchased ground water	1,500
COLD CREEK STUDIOS	Community	Ground water	90

86.1% of households in Black River have broadband internet access. 80.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,190 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.