Utilities & Infrastructure in Pottstown, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.3%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

9,638

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.3%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.7%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

83.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.2%

of households

Tablet

58.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.4%

Smartphone

83.5%

Desktop / Laptop

74.2%

Tablet

58.5%

Smartphone Only

8.9%

No Computer

8.7%

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

39,971

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH	Community	Surface water	36,000	6
NORTH COVENTRY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased surface water	2,907	2
RIDGLEA	Community	Ground water	900	0
KADIMA REHAB	Community	Ground water	70	1
MEADOWS AT BETHEL MHP	Community	Ground water	50	6
LENAPE HILLS TRAILER PARK	Community	Ground water	44	2

87.0% of households in Pottstown have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 39,971 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.