Utilities & Infrastructure in Dorset, VT

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.7%

of households

No Internet

28.8%

of households

Total Households

177

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.7%

Cellular Data Plan

40.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

4.5%

No Internet Access

28.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.8%

of households

Smartphone

66.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

of households

Tablet

32.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.8%

Smartphone

66.7%

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

Tablet

32.8%

Smartphone Only

13.6%

No Computer

15.3%

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

630

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1	Community	Ground water	530	0
MANCHESTER MHP	Community	Ground water	100	1

71.2% of households in Dorset have broadband internet access. 66.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.8% 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 630 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.