Utilities & Infrastructure in Ephrata, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.3%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

5,846

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.3%

Cellular Data Plan

80.4%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.1%

No Internet Access

10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.4%

of households

Tablet

58.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.4%

Smartphone

85.7%

Desktop / Laptop

72.4%

Tablet

58.1%

Smartphone Only

14.4%

No Computer

8.6%

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

25,028

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	24,500
FAIRMOUNT HOME	Community	Ground water	483
DUTCH MOBILEHOME PARK	Community	Ground water	45

88.0% of households in Ephrata have broadband internet access. 77.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 14.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 25,028 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.