Utilities & Infrastructure in West Chester, PA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

4.3%

of households

Total Households

7,001

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.3%

Cellular Data Plan

86.5%

Satellite

2.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.5%

No Internet Access

4.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

66.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

92.6%

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

Tablet

66.8%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

3.7%

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

1,620

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WESTTOWN SCHOOL	Community	Ground water	900	0
CAPE MAY MOBILE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	420	0
DEVEREUX FOUNDATION BRANDYWINE	Community	Ground water	300	2

90.8% of households in West Chester have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,620 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.