Utilities & Infrastructure in Philadelphia, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.4%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

669,222

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.4%
Cellular Data Plan
81.6%
Satellite
6.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.7%
No Internet Access
9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

60.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.4%
Smartphone
87.9%
Desktop / Laptop
75.5%
Tablet
60.7%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
6.6%

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

1

Population Served

1,600,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water1,600,0000

87.5% of households in Philadelphia have broadband internet access. 72.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,600,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.