Utilities & Infrastructure in Surprise, AZ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.8%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

54,442

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.8%

Cellular Data Plan

88.3%

Satellite

7.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.9%

No Internet Access

3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.1%

of households

Tablet

73.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.8%

Smartphone

92.3%

Desktop / Laptop

91.1%

Tablet

73.1%

Smartphone Only

3.2%

No Computer

2.2%

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

64,800

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SURPRISE CITY OF - MOUNTAIN VISTA	Community	Ground water	40,007	0
DESERT OASIS	Community	Ground water	23,963	0
SURPRISE, CITY OF BUENA VISTA	Community	Ground water	520	0
SAGUARO ACRES CFD	Community	Ground water	175	1
TWO TANKS COMMUNITY WELL	Community	Ground water	76	1
RANCHO WELLS INC	Community	Ground water	59	0

95.2% of households in Surprise have broadband internet access. 79.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 64,800 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.