Utilities & Infrastructure in Watkins Glen, NY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.1%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

924

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.1%

Cellular Data Plan

72.7%

Satellite

2.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.8%

No Internet Access

10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.3%

of households

Smartphone

79.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.2%

of households

Tablet

52.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.3%

Smartphone

79.4%

Desktop / Laptop

69.2%

Tablet

52.3%

Smartphone Only

16.2%

No Computer

7.7%

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

2,350

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WATKINS GLEN VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	2,149	0
DIX WATER DISTRICT #1	Community	Purchased surface water	201	6

86.9% of households in Watkins Glen have broadband internet access. 72.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 16.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,350 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.