Bell Atlantic has approximately 12,096 long distance circuits in and out of Watertown. The system is touch tone dial, rotary is available. Digital services such as ISDN and digital private line service are available in some areas. Facilities are available in the county, although not in every community. Efforts are underway to expand throughout the county.
Recycling is mandatory in Jefferson County and in the City of Watertown.
A county recycling center is operated in the Town of Pamelia, just outside of Watertown. Several towns throughout the county have also opened recycling centers.