Utilities & Infrastructure in Pawtucket, RI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.3%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

31,036

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.3%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Satellite
3.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.5%
No Internet Access
10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

of households

Tablet

60.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.1%
Smartphone
87.4%
Desktop / Laptop
71.0%
Tablet
60.2%
Smartphone Only
13.6%
No Computer
6.9%

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

2

Population Served

98,380

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NACommunitySurface water98,1300
WHITE LAKE ESTATESCommunityGround water2500

87.4% of households in Pawtucket have broadband internet access. 73.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 98,380 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.