Utilities & Infrastructure in Bethel, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.0%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

1,985

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

54.0%

Cellular Data Plan

91.5%

Satellite

7.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

31.9%

No Internet Access

7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

95.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.7%

of households

Tablet

52.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.4%

Smartphone

95.6%

Desktop / Laptop

66.7%

Tablet

52.0%

Smartphone Only

23.7%

No Computer

2.6%

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

6,246

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BETHEL HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	2,228	5
BETHEL-CITY S/D WATER	Community	Ground water	1,660	9
TOKSOOK BAY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	661	0
BETHEL TRAILER COURT	Community	Ground water	446	1
LKSD TUNUNAK PAUL ALBERT HS	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	385	4
RUSSIAN MISSION WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	340	2
LOWER KALSKAG WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	302	9
WILLOW TREE APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	224	0

92.9% of households in Bethel have broadband internet access. 54.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 31.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 23.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 6,246 people. A total of 30 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.