Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.3%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

407

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.3%

Cellular Data Plan

72.7%

Satellite

1.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.4%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.4%

of households

Smartphone

83.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

of households

Tablet

48.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.4%

Smartphone

83.5%

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

Tablet

48.9%

Smartphone Only

9.3%

No Computer

10.6%

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

915

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Ground water	915	0

88.7% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 81.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 9.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 915 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.