Utilities & Infrastructure in Ashaway, RI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

97.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

92.8%

of households

No Internet

2.7%

of households

Total Households

626

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

92.8%

Cellular Data Plan

84.2%

Satellite

1.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

4.5%

No Internet Access

2.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.2%

of households

Tablet

90.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

100.0%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

83.2%

Tablet

90.1%

Smartphone Only

7.2%

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

305

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BETHEL VILLAGE WATER ASSN	Community	Ground water	180	0
HOPKINTON, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased ground water	125	2

97.3% of households in Ashaway have broadband internet access. 92.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 2.7% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 305 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.