Utilities & Infrastructure in New Paltz, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.9%

of households

No Internet

3.9%

of households

Total Households

2,348

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

83.9%

Cellular Data Plan

87.4%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.3%

No Internet Access

3.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

95.4%

of households

Tablet

54.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.0%

Smartphone

91.8%

Desktop / Laptop

95.4%

Tablet

54.5%

Smartphone Only

1.0%

No Computer

3.0%

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

9,742

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEW PALTZ (VILLAGE) WATER DIST	Community	Surface water	7,523	1
LAKE MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	880	0
NEW PALTZ (TOWN) WATER DISTRIC	Community	Purchased surface water	810	0
NEW PALTZ CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING	Community	Ground water	179	0
SKYTOP APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	168	0
RIVERS EDGE MHP	Community	Ground water	117	0
BELLA TERRA APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	65	0

92.8% of households in New Paltz have broadband internet access. 83.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 9,742 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.