Utilities & Infrastructure in Lykens, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.6%

of households

No Internet

19.2%

of households

Total Households

829

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.6%

Cellular Data Plan

67.4%

Satellite

2.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.2%

No Internet Access

19.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.5%

of households

Smartphone

78.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.5%

of households

Tablet

44.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.5%

Smartphone

78.8%

Desktop / Laptop

73.5%

Tablet

44.8%

Smartphone Only

9.8%

No Computer

12.6%

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

Population Served

3,320

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LYKENS BORO AUTH	Community	Surface water	3,220	22
LOYALTON WATER ASSN	Community	Ground water	100	0

76.6% of households in Lykens have broadband internet access. 66.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.2% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,320 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.