Utilities & Infrastructure in Valdez, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.1%

of households

No Internet

3.4%

of households

Total Households

1,605

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.1%

Cellular Data Plan

85.1%

Satellite

8.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.6%

No Internet Access

3.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.2%

of households

Smartphone

94.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.5%

of households

Tablet

69.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.2%

Smartphone

94.9%

Desktop / Laptop

89.5%

Tablet

69.4%

Smartphone Only

4.3%

No Computer

0.8%

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

5,639

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
VALDEZ WATER SYSTEM - MAIN	Community	Ground water	4,500
VALDEZ SOUTHCENTRAL	Community	Ground water	675
VALDEZ ROBE RIVER S/D	Community	Ground water	464

94.0% of households in Valdez have broadband internet access. 85.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 5,639 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.