Utilities & Infrastructure in Towanda, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.8%

of households

No Internet

10.4%

of households

Total Households

1,199

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.8%

Cellular Data Plan

65.6%

Satellite

5.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.8%

No Internet Access

10.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.7%

of households

Smartphone

79.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

of households

Tablet

45.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

82.7%

Smartphone

79.2%

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

Tablet

45.7%

Smartphone Only

10.6%

No Computer

17.3%

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

Population Served

6,886

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	5,000	8
WYSOX TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	1,763	0
KERRYVIEW MHP	Community	Ground water	80	0
ECHO BEACH MHP	Community	Ground water	43	0

83.5% of households in Towanda have broadband internet access. 62.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. 10.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 6,886 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.