Utilities & Infrastructure in Watertown, NY
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
85.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
72.2%
of households
No Internet
10.6%
of households
Total Households
11,494
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
90.7%
of households
Smartphone
84.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
73.8%
of households
Tablet
54.8%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
16
Population Served
42,494
Violations (5yr)
75
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERTOWN CITY | Community | Surface water | 27,861 | 11 |
| LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 | Community | Ground water | 7,140 | 0 |
| SACKETS HARBOR VILLAGE | Community | Surface water | 2,200 | 0 |
| PAMELIA TOWN WD 4 & 5 | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,000 | 10 |
| WATERTOWN TOWN WD 3 & 4 & 5 | Community | Purchased surface water | 750 | 6 |
| HOUNSFIELD WD 2 | Community | Purchased surface water | 725 | 21 |
| HARRISVILLE (DIANA WD 1) | Community | Ground water | 700 | 0 |
| WATERTOWN TOWN WD 1 & 2 | Community | Purchased surface water | 600 | 5 |
| HOUNSFIELD WD 1, 5 | Community | Purchased surface water | 480 | 0 |
| LERAY TOWN WD 3 | Community | Purchased ground water | 480 | 0 |
| HOUNSFIELD WD 3 (WESCOTT BEACH) | Community | Purchased surface water | 270 | 0 |
| PAMELIA TOWN WD #2 | Community | Purchased surface water | 150 | 5 |
| EVERGREEN HILLS MHP | Community | Ground water | 78 | 0 |
| WADDINGTON ESTATES MHP (GU) | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 60 | 9 |
| DANC WESTERN REGIONAL | Community | Purchased surface water | 0 | 5 |
| DANC (WATERTOWN / FT. DRUM) | Community | Purchased surface water | 0 | 3 |
85.5% of households in Watertown have broadband internet access. 72.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.6% of households have no internet access. 11.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 16 water systems, providing water to 42,494 people. A total of 75 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.