Utilities & Infrastructure in Carthage, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.7%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

1,305

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

84.7%

Cellular Data Plan

85.9%

Satellite

1.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.4%

No Internet Access

8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.6%

of households

Tablet

63.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

85.2%

Desktop / Laptop

79.6%

Tablet

63.9%

Smartphone Only

11.6%

No Computer

5.1%

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

5,090

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CARTHAGE VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	3,600	31
CHAMPION WD 2, 4 & 5	Community	Ground water	650	1
CHAMPION WD 1 (GREAT BEND)	Community	Purchased ground water	400	0
WILNA T WD 1	Community	Purchased surface water	240	21
WILNA T WD 2	Community	Ground water	200	0

91.2% of households in Carthage have broadband internet access. 84.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 5,090 people. A total of 53 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.