Utilities & Infrastructure in Barre, VT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

4,135

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.6%

Cellular Data Plan

67.5%

Satellite

9.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.9%

No Internet Access

10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

77.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.5%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.0%

Smartphone

77.9%

Desktop / Laptop

80.5%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

3.2%

No Computer

10.0%

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

14,542

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	14,000	0
BERLIN HEALTH REHABILITATION CTR	Community	Ground water	378	1
LIMEHURST MHP	Community	Ground water	87	0
WHEELER BROOK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT	Community	Ground water	47	0
BIRCHWOOD PARK	Community	Ground water	30	1

84.9% of households in Barre have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 14,542 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.