Utilities & Infrastructure in Somerset, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.5%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

2,748

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.5%

Cellular Data Plan

79.0%

Satellite

6.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.6%

No Internet Access

10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

of households

Tablet

54.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.0%

Smartphone

80.2%

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

Tablet

54.5%

Smartphone Only

9.7%

No Computer

10.0%

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

12,750

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOMERSET BORO MUNI WATER AUTH	Community	Purchased surface water	6,309	0
SOMERSET TWP MUNI AUTH OAKRIDG	Community	Purchased surface water	3,800	0
SOMERSET TWP M A FRIEDENS	Community	Purchased surface water	1,374	0
SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES	Community	Ground water	494	4
JEFFERSON TWP WATER AND SEWER	Community	Purchased ground water	350	0
SOMERSET TWP MUN AUTH LISTIE	Community	Ground water	218	3
GLADES PIKE ESTATES MHP LLC	Community	Ground water	180	0
SOMERSET CNTY QUEMAHONING SYST	Community	Surface water	25	0

86.8% of households in Somerset have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 9.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 12,750 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.