Utilities & Infrastructure in Bessemer, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

20.7%

of households

Total Households

382

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.6%
Cellular Data Plan
68.9%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.8%
No Internet Access
20.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.0%

of households

Smartphone

76.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.8%

of households

Tablet

57.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.0%
Smartphone
76.2%
Desktop / Laptop
62.8%
Tablet
57.6%
Smartphone Only
11.0%
No Computer
17.0%

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

1

Population Served

1,100

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BESSEMER BOROUGH WATER DEPTCommunityGround water1,1003

76.7% of households in Bessemer have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.7% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,100 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.