Utilities & Infrastructure in Bedford, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.1%

of households

No Internet

26.2%

of households

Total Households

1,446

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.1%

Cellular Data Plan

62.0%

Satellite

4.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.8%

No Internet Access

26.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.0%

of households

Smartphone

68.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.5%

of households

Tablet

47.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.0%

Smartphone

68.9%

Desktop / Laptop

62.5%

Tablet

47.7%

Smartphone Only

13.6%

No Computer

16.0%

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

7,163

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MUN AUTH OF BORO OF BEDFORD	Community	Surface water	5,127	0
BEDFORD TWP MUNI AUTH	Community	Ground water	1,570	0
RAINSBURG BOROUGH WATER	Community	Ground water	200	0
EVITTS CREEK WATER CO	Community	Surface water	100	2
CRESTVIEW MHP	Community	Ground water	91	0
CENTERVILLE MUNI WATER AUTH	Community	Surface water	75	37

71.2% of households in Bedford have broadband internet access. 58.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.2% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 7,163 people. A total of 39 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.