Utilities & Infrastructure in Oswego, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.2%

of households

No Internet

8.5%

of households

Total Households

7,256

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.2%
Cellular Data Plan
81.0%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.5%
No Internet Access
8.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.3%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.6%
Smartphone
84.9%
Desktop / Laptop
79.3%
Tablet
63.3%
Smartphone Only
7.0%
No Computer
8.4%

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

2

Population Served

30,800

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OSWEGO CITYCommunitySurface water29,4000
VIRGIL W.D. #1 - GREEK PEAK WATERWORKSCommunityGround water1,4000

88.3% of households in Oswego have broadband internet access. 77.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.5% of households have no internet access. 7.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 30,800 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.