Utilities & Infrastructure in Olean, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.0%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

6,215

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.0%

Cellular Data Plan

73.1%

Satellite

5.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.9%

No Internet Access

11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

80.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.7%

Smartphone

80.0%

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

Tablet

55.0%

Smartphone Only

11.1%

No Computer

10.3%

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

14,877

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
OLEAN CITY	Community	Surface water	14,500	0
OLEAN TOWN WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	350	0
FAULKNER APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	27	1

84.9% of households in Olean have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 14,877 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.