Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Defiance, AZ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

57.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

35.3%

of households

No Internet

38.3%

of households

Total Households

984

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
35.3%
Cellular Data Plan
46.9%
Satellite
4.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.7%
No Internet Access
38.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

73.1%

of households

Smartphone

67.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.7%

of households

Tablet

53.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
73.1%
Smartphone
67.7%
Desktop / Laptop
50.7%
Tablet
53.0%
Smartphone Only
10.5%
No Computer
26.9%

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

11

Population Served

18,555

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
Tuba City NTUACommunityGround water6,2760
Dilkon-Indian Wells-Greasewood-White Cone NTUACommunityGround water4,9860
Torreon-Ojo Encino East - NTUACommunityPurchased surface water1,9510
Rock Springs Community - NTUACommunityGround water1,5740
Gap-Cedar Ridge NTUACommunityGround water1,1250
Tsehootsooi Middle SchoolCommunityPurchased ground water8750
Cameron NTUACommunityGround water7420
White Mesa NTUACommunityGround water4960
Coal Mine Mesa NTUACommunityGround water3930
Rare Metals NTUACommunityGround water720
Moenave CommunityCommunityGround water650

57.3% of households in Fort Defiance have broadband internet access. 35.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 38.3% of households have no internet access. 10.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 11 water systems, providing water to 18,555 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.