Utilities & Infrastructure in Pottsville, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

13.8%

of households

Total Households

5,774

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.4%

Cellular Data Plan

75.3%

Satellite

2.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.5%

No Internet Access

13.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.8%

of households

Tablet

52.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.5%

Smartphone

84.1%

Desktop / Laptop

65.8%

Tablet

52.0%

Smartphone Only

18.1%

No Computer

8.5%

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

36,085

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH	Community	Surface water	31,850
SCMA-TREMONT	Community	Ground water	2,515
SCMA PINEBROOK	Community	Ground water	735
SCMA ORWIGSBURG INTERCONNECT	Community	Purchased ground water	500
SCMA PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP	Community	Ground water	260
MOREA CITIZENS WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	225

83.2% of households in Pottsville have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 18.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 36,085 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.