Utilities & Infrastructure in Selawik, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

25.0%

of households

No Internet

9.4%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

25.0%

Cellular Data Plan

87.5%

Satellite

13.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

51.0%

No Internet Access

9.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.8%

of households

Smartphone

95.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.1%

of households

Tablet

53.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.8%

Smartphone

95.8%

Desktop / Laptop

53.1%

Tablet

53.1%

Smartphone Only

29.2%

No Computer

4.2%

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

846

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SELAWIK SAFEWATER FACILITY	Community	Surface water	846	50

88.5% of households in Selawik have broadband internet access. 25.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 51.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.4% of households have no internet access. 29.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 846 people. A total of 50 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.