Utilities & Infrastructure in Charlestown, RI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.9%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

799

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

80.9%

Cellular Data Plan

89.9%

Satellite

2.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.4%

No Internet Access

5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

of households

Tablet

71.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.5%

Smartphone

87.1%

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

Tablet

71.2%

Smartphone Only

4.8%

No Computer

5.5%

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

943

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CENTRAL BEACH FIRE DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	470	5
QUONOCHONTAUG EAST BEACH WATER ASSOCIATI	Community	Ground water	300	0
CHURCH WOODS	Community	Ground water	98	0
BORDER HILL MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	75	0

92.2% of households in Charlestown have broadband internet access. 80.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 943 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.