Utilities & Infrastructure in Galena, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

57.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

11.0%

of households

No Internet

41.1%

of households

Total Households

282

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
11.0%
Cellular Data Plan
55.0%
Satellite
35.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.6%
No Internet Access
41.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.3%

of households

Tablet

50.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.0%
Smartphone
91.8%
Desktop / Laptop
55.3%
Tablet
50.0%
Smartphone Only
25.9%
No Computer
6.0%

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

2

Population Served

780

Violations (5yr)

40

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GALENA WTP1 - CITYCommunityGround water49040
GALENA WTP2 - GILACommunityGround water2900

57.5% of households in Galena have broadband internet access. 11.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 41.1% of households have no internet access. 25.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 780 people. A total of 40 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.