Utilities & Infrastructure in Lehighton, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.6%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

2,023

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.6%

Cellular Data Plan

76.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.5%

No Internet Access

8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.0%

of households

Tablet

57.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

79.4%

Desktop / Laptop

74.0%

Tablet

57.3%

Smartphone Only

11.3%

No Computer

7.5%

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

10,481

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LEHIGHTON WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	9,000	0
NORTHSIDE HEIGHTS ESTATES	Community	Ground water	461	0
TRI VALLEY ELDO LAKE DIVISION	Community	Ground water	310	14
NIS HOLLOW ESTATES	Community	Ground water	265	8
CYPRESS PARK	Community	Ground water	210	0
MAHONING VALLEY CONVALESCENT H	Community	Ground water	145	0
MAHONING MANOR ESTATES	Community	Ground water	90	0

87.6% of households in Lehighton have broadband internet access. 77.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 10,481 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.