Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairchance, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.2%

of households

No Internet

20.9%

of households

Total Households

737

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.2%
Cellular Data Plan
71.2%
Satellite
2.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.6%
No Internet Access
20.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.3%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.6%

of households

Tablet

46.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.3%
Smartphone
82.9%
Desktop / Laptop
63.6%
Tablet
46.0%
Smartphone Only
21.4%
No Computer
10.7%

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

3,856

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MOUNTAIN WATER ASSNCommunityPurchased surface water3,8563

77.6% of households in Fairchance have broadband internet access. 66.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.9% of households have no internet access. 21.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,856 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.