Utilities & Infrastructure in Chester, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.3%

of households

No Internet

4.9%

of households

Total Households

1,560

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

80.3%

Cellular Data Plan

91.2%

Satellite

1.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.7%

No Internet Access

4.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.7%

of households

Smartphone

96.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.8%

of households

Tablet

67.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.7%

Smartphone

96.5%

Desktop / Laptop

88.8%

Tablet

67.8%

Smartphone Only

5.3%

No Computer

2.3%

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

7,876

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHESTER VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	3,448	2
LAKE HILL FARMS WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	1,868	0
SURREY MEADOW W.D.	Community	Ground water	784	0
WALTON LAKE ESTATES W.D.	Community	Ground water	768	2
SUGAR LOAF HILLS	Community	Ground water	591	0
BELLVALE COMMUNITY	Community	Ground water	180	0
FIELD CREST	Community	Purchased surface water	147	0
VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	90	2

95.1% of households in Chester have broadband internet access. 80.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. 5.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 7,876 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.