Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Lake, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

1,335

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
83.9%
Satellite
2.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.7%

of households

Tablet

55.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.3%
Smartphone
88.5%
Desktop / Laptop
78.7%
Tablet
55.7%
Smartphone Only
13.7%
No Computer
4.7%

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

12

Population Served

3,051

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COUNTRY FIELD WATER CO.CommunityGround water1,1662
MEADOW BROOK SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water4658
SAND LAKE SERVICESCommunityGround water4650
WESTWOOD WATER COMPANY INCCommunityGround water1800
NORTHERN LIGHTS TERRACECommunityGround water1681
MAJESTIC HILLS SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water1680
BIRCH RUN ESTATESCommunityGround water1670
ARKOSE WOODSCommunityGround water900
GEMSTONE ESTATESCommunityGround water750
ALPINE VIEW SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water500
MOUNTAIN GLORY SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water320
BERRY BLUFF COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water250

88.8% of households in Big Lake have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 3,051 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.