Utilities & Infrastructure in Rochester, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.7%

of households

No Internet

14.1%

of households

Total Households

1,649

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.7%

Cellular Data Plan

78.8%

Satellite

7.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.5%

No Internet Access

14.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.5%

of households

Smartphone

81.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

of households

Tablet

59.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.5%

Smartphone

81.9%

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

Tablet

59.0%

Smartphone Only

9.9%

No Computer

10.6%

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

Population Served

4,276

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEW SEWICKLEY TWP MUNI AUTH	Community	Purchased surface water	4,276	0

84.1% of households in Rochester have broadband internet access. 63.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.1% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,276 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.