Utilities & Infrastructure in Saranac Lake, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.0%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

2,506

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.0%
Cellular Data Plan
74.1%
Satellite
0.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.1%
No Internet Access
9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

81.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.4%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.2%
Smartphone
81.4%
Desktop / Laptop
69.4%
Tablet
55.0%
Smartphone Only
9.9%
No Computer
11.9%

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

5,435

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SARANAC LAKE VCommunityGround water5,3450
BIRCH PARKCommunityGround water901

84.0% of households in Saranac Lake have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,435 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.