Utilities & Infrastructure in Wales, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

67.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

34.2%

of households

No Internet

29.1%

of households

Total Households

79

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
34.2%
Cellular Data Plan
63.3%
Satellite
10.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
29.1%
No Internet Access
29.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.5%

of households

Smartphone

83.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.8%

of households

Tablet

48.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.5%
Smartphone
83.5%
Desktop / Laptop
65.8%
Tablet
48.1%
Smartphone Only
7.6%
No Computer
16.5%

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

1

Population Served

173

Violations (5yr)

22

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WALES WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water17322

67.1% of households in Wales have broadband internet access. 34.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 29.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.1% of households have no internet access. 7.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 173 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.