Utilities & Infrastructure in Plattsburgh, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

8,973

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.4%
Cellular Data Plan
77.4%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.6%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
87.2%
Desktop / Laptop
81.6%
Tablet
59.1%
Smartphone Only
6.6%
No Computer
5.0%

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

9

Population Served

37,338

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PLATTSBURGH CITYCommunitySurface water24,1730
GREATER PLATTSBURGH WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water11,1620
CADYVILLE WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water8430
WOODS MILLS WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water4500
SOUTHEAST BEEKMANTOWN WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water4000
MACEY LANE WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water1350
BOLTONS ACRESCommunityGround water1000
SUN VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water500
PINNACLE PROPERTIESCommunityGround water250

87.9% of households in Plattsburgh have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 37,338 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.