Utilities & Infrastructure in Tiverton, RI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.8%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

3,499

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.8%

Cellular Data Plan

87.1%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.2%

No Internet Access

5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

90.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.6%

of households

Tablet

67.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

90.7%

Desktop / Laptop

78.6%

Tablet

67.4%

Smartphone Only

10.4%

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

15,051

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	8,969	0
TIVERTON WATER AUTHORITY, TOWN HALL	Community	Purchased surface water	3,213	0
STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	2,793	3
FOUR SEASONS MHP CO-OP ASSN.	Community	Ground water	40	0
LAWRENCE SUNSET COVE ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	36	0

92.4% of households in Tiverton have broadband internet access. 78.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 10.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 15,051 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.