Utilities & Infrastructure in New Columbia, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.6%

of households

No Internet

2.9%

of households

Total Households

409

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.6%
Cellular Data Plan
81.2%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.3%
No Internet Access
2.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.0%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.4%

of households

Tablet

44.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.0%
Smartphone
82.6%
Desktop / Laptop
47.4%
Tablet
44.7%
Smartphone Only
26.4%
No Computer
13.0%

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

1

Population Served

93

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VILLAGE AT WHISPERING PINESCommunityGround water933

87.0% of households in New Columbia have broadband internet access. 71.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.9% of households have no internet access. 26.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 93 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.