Utilities & Infrastructure in Watertown, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband 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

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.2%
Cellular Data Plan
78.2%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.1%
No Internet Access
10.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.8%

of households

Tablet

54.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.7%
Smartphone
84.7%
Desktop / Laptop
73.8%
Tablet
54.8%
Smartphone Only
11.2%
No Computer
9.3%

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

16

Population Served

42,494

Violations (5yr)

75

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WATERTOWN CITYCommunitySurface water27,86111
LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4CommunityGround water7,1400
SACKETS HARBOR VILLAGECommunitySurface water2,2000
PAMELIA TOWN WD 4 & 5CommunityPurchased surface water1,00010
WATERTOWN TOWN WD 3 & 4 & 5CommunityPurchased surface water7506
HOUNSFIELD WD 2CommunityPurchased surface water72521
HARRISVILLE (DIANA WD 1)CommunityGround water7000
WATERTOWN TOWN WD 1 & 2CommunityPurchased surface water6005
HOUNSFIELD WD 1, 5CommunityPurchased surface water4800
LERAY TOWN WD 3CommunityPurchased ground water4800
HOUNSFIELD WD 3 (WESCOTT BEACH)CommunityPurchased surface water2700
PAMELIA TOWN WD #2CommunityPurchased surface water1505
EVERGREEN HILLS MHPCommunityGround water780
WADDINGTON ESTATES MHP (GU)CommunityGround water under influence of surface water609
DANC WESTERN REGIONALCommunityPurchased surface water05
DANC (WATERTOWN / FT. DRUM)CommunityPurchased surface water03

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.