Utilities & Infrastructure in Shamokin Dam, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.0%

of households

No Internet

13.0%

of households

Total Households

737

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.0%
Cellular Data Plan
75.6%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.3%
No Internet Access
13.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.2%

of households

Tablet

64.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.7%
Smartphone
83.0%
Desktop / Laptop
71.2%
Tablet
64.9%
Smartphone Only
7.1%
No Computer
10.3%

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

1,700

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGHCommunitySurface water1,7000

85.5% of households in Shamokin Dam have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.0% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,700 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.