Utilities & Infrastructure in Mercer, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.1%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

852

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.1%

Cellular Data Plan

71.2%

Satellite

2.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.9%

No Internet Access

11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.9%

of households

Smartphone

77.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.2%

of households

Tablet

54.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.9%

Smartphone

77.0%

Desktop / Laptop

62.2%

Tablet

54.0%

Smartphone Only

14.8%

No Computer

12.1%

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

2,621

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BUHL COMMUNITY WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	2,227	1
PINE GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	244	5
GREENVILLE MHP	Community	Ground water	150	0

85.6% of households in Mercer have broadband internet access. 69.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,621 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.