Utilities & Infrastructure in Tamaqua, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.7%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

2,813

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.7%
Cellular Data Plan
78.6%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.4%
No Internet Access
12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.2%

of households

Smartphone

83.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

60.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.2%
Smartphone
83.2%
Desktop / Laptop
70.5%
Tablet
60.2%
Smartphone Only
9.4%
No Computer
9.8%

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

8,000

Violations (5yr)

18

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TAMAQUA AREA WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water8,00018

86.2% of households in Tamaqua have broadband internet access. 70.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,000 people. A total of 18 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.