Utilities & Infrastructure in Potsdam, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.4%

of households

No Internet

14.9%

of households

Total Households

2,482

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.4%

Cellular Data Plan

73.9%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.6%

No Internet Access

14.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.2%

of households

Smartphone

80.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

49.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.2%

Smartphone

80.4%

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

Tablet

49.7%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

12.8%

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

8,607

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
POTSDAM VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	8,312
POTSDAM WATER DISTRICT NO. 1	Community	Ground water	220
BOYDEN BROOK MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY	Community	Ground water	25
GARDEN PLACE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	25
SNELLS COMPLEX	Community	Ground water	25

80.4% of households in Potsdam have broadband internet access. 68.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.9% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 8,607 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.