Utilities & Infrastructure in Elmira, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

12.2%

of households

Total Households

10,577

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.3%
Cellular Data Plan
73.5%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.0%
No Internet Access
12.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

83.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.5%
Smartphone
83.4%
Desktop / Laptop
70.5%
Tablet
54.3%
Smartphone Only
14.3%
No Computer
9.5%

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

3

Population Served

54,338

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELMIRA WATER BOARDCommunitySurface water54,0000
CARRIAGE ESTATESCommunityGround water3000
BUTLER ESTATESCommunityGround water380

84.9% of households in Elmira have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.2% of households have no internet access. 14.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 54,338 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.