Utilities & Infrastructure in Schenectady, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.3%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

28,769

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.3%

Cellular Data Plan

77.7%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.6%

No Internet Access

9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.7%

of households

Tablet

54.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.1%

Smartphone

84.9%

Desktop / Laptop

71.7%

Tablet

54.2%

Smartphone Only

12.9%

No Computer

6.9%

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

Population Served

61,876

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	61,821	0
GREEN ACRES MHP	Community	Ground water	55	6

85.2% of households in Schenectady have broadband internet access. 75.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 61,876 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.