Utilities & Infrastructure in Harrisburg, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.7%

of households

No Internet

11.6%

of households

Total Households

22,036

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.7%
Cellular Data Plan
78.5%
Satellite
6.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.7%
No Internet Access
11.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.5%

of households

Tablet

49.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.4%
Smartphone
85.2%
Desktop / Laptop
64.5%
Tablet
49.5%
Smartphone Only
18.9%
No Computer
9.6%

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

15

Population Served

248,203

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VEOLIA WATERCommunitySurface water110,0000
CAPITAL REGION WATERCommunitySurface water66,5400
VEOLIA MECHANICSBURGCommunitySurface water45,0130
VEOLIA WATER BETHELCommunityPurchased surface water7,8090
VEOLIA WATER PA DALLASCommunityGround water7,5630
VEOLIA NEWBERRY SYSTEMCommunityGround water6,4800
VEOLIA WATER PA SHAVERTOWNCommunityGround water3,4720
WONDERVIEW WATER COCommunityGround water3501
VEOLIA WATER PA NOXENCommunityGround water3150
SUEZ WATER KENSINGTON SYSTEMCommunityPurchased surface water2040
VEOLIA WATER PA HARVEYS LAKECommunityGround water2000
VEOLIA WATER PA BROWN MANORCommunityGround water910
ARBOR MANOR APTSCommunityGround water760
MOUNTAINDALE APARTMENTSCommunityGround water500
STONEY RUN APTCommunityGround water400

84.4% of households in Harrisburg have broadband internet access. 67.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.6% of households have no internet access. 18.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 15 water systems, providing water to 248,203 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.