Utilities & Infrastructure in Bethlehem, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.0%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

30,779

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.0%
Cellular Data Plan
80.8%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.1%

of households

Tablet

59.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.1%
Smartphone
87.5%
Desktop / Laptop
78.1%
Tablet
59.6%
Smartphone Only
8.9%
No Computer
6.9%

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

14

Population Served

124,519

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF BETHLEHEMCommunitySurface water117,2590
LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water5,7001
BETH 512 SYSTEMCommunityPurchased ground water7250
POCONO MOBILE HOME ESTATESCommunityGround water1290
CENTRE COUNTY MHC LLCCommunityGround water1000
COBLE VILLAGE MHPCommunityGround water950
BETH WIL MAR MANORCommunityGround water900
BETH COUNTRY SQUIRE ESTATESCommunityGround water870
LYNWOOD ACRES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water770
WINDSOR MOBILEHOME PARKCommunityGround water700
BETH SHADY LANE SYSTEMCommunityGround water610
PENNWOOD ESTATES MHPCommunityGround water510
HEMLOCK VILLAGECommunityGround water452
KELLOWS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water301

88.0% of households in Bethlehem have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 124,519 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.