Utilities & Infrastructure in Rome, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

10.6%

of households

Total Households

13,859

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.6%

Cellular Data Plan

76.5%

Satellite

2.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.7%

No Internet Access

10.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.9%

of households

Tablet

55.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.0%

Smartphone

81.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.9%

Tablet

55.8%

Smartphone Only

11.6%

No Computer

9.0%

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

36,485

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ROME CITY	Community	Surface water	32,850	0
MOHAWK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	Community	Purchased surface water	1,925	0
FLOYD WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	1,710	5

86.2% of households in Rome have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.6% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 36,485 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.