Utilities & Infrastructure in Shamokin, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

18.7%

of households

Total Households

2,979

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.8%
Cellular Data Plan
74.1%
Satellite
2.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.1%
No Internet Access
18.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.6%

of households

Smartphone

77.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.0%

of households

Tablet

50.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.6%
Smartphone
77.6%
Desktop / Laptop
56.0%
Tablet
50.3%
Smartphone Only
16.5%
No Computer
16.4%

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

8

Population Served

57,240

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AQUA PA ROARING CREEK DIVISIONCommunitySurface water43,0000
AQUA SHENANDOAHCommunitySurface water9,5000
AQUA PA MONROE TWPCommunityGround water2,4000
AQUA PA MIFFLIN TOWNSHIPCommunityGround water1,2200
AQUA PA KRATZERVILLECommunityGround water4350
AQUA PA PENNSVIEW SYSTEMCommunityGround water3500
AQUA PA EAST CAMERONCommunityGround water2000
AQUA PA INC MERIBAH WATER COCommunityGround water1350

79.2% of households in Shamokin have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.7% of households have no internet access. 16.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 57,240 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.