Utilities & Infrastructure in Lancaster, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

9.4%

of households

Total Households

16,758

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.4%

Cellular Data Plan

79.7%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.8%

No Internet Access

9.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.3%

of households

Tablet

56.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.6%

Smartphone

86.8%

Desktop / Laptop

71.3%

Tablet

56.7%

Smartphone Only

14.4%

No Computer

6.4%

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

59,325

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
LANCASTER CITY PWS	Community	Ground water	40,400
FAIRFIELD COUNTY UTILITIES PWS	Community	Ground water	15,486
ODRC-SOUTHEASTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE	Community	Ground water	1,461
LITTLE WALNUT WATER TREATMENT FACILITY	Community	Ground water	1,428
GREENFIELD TWP WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	490
BROOKDALE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	60

88.0% of households in Lancaster have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.4% of households have no internet access. 14.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 59,325 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.