Utilities & Infrastructure in Erie, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.8%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

39,419

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.8%
Cellular Data Plan
76.9%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.3%
No Internet Access
11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.9%

of households

Tablet

55.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.8%
Smartphone
84.2%
Desktop / Laptop
67.9%
Tablet
55.6%
Smartphone Only
14.1%
No Computer
9.2%

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

8

Population Served

234,255

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ERIE CITY WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water220,0010
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORITCommunityPurchased surface water12,5000
MCKEAN TWP WATERWORKSCommunityPurchased surface water1,0481
MILLFAIR HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3900
CROSS STATION MOBILE HOME COMMCommunityGround water960
WEST SPRINGFIELD MOBILE HM PKCommunityGround water900
COUNTRY ESTATESCommunityGround water700
SUNNY ACRES MOBILEHOME PARKCommunityGround water600

85.4% of households in Erie have broadband internet access. 68.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 14.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 234,255 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.