Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklin, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.0%

of households

No Internet

26.0%

of households

Total Households

150

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.0%

Cellular Data Plan

71.3%

Satellite

0.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.3%

No Internet Access

26.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

80.0%

of households

Smartphone

74.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.7%

of households

Tablet

42.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

80.0%

Smartphone

74.0%

Desktop / Laptop

58.7%

Tablet

42.0%

Smartphone Only

14.7%

No Computer

20.0%

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

Population Served

12,584

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF FRANKLIN	Community	Ground water	8,600	2
SANDYCREEK TWP WATERWORKS	Community	Purchased ground water	2,417	0
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH	Community	Purchased ground water	1,000	0
SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER	Community	Ground water	356	0
ROCKY RIDGE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	150	0
D AND S ESTATES	Community	Ground water	61	0

74.0% of households in Franklin have broadband internet access. 64.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.0% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 12,584 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.