Utilities & Infrastructure in Tempe, AZ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.3%

of households

No Internet

3.0%

of households

Total Households

77,053

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.3%

Cellular Data Plan

87.2%

Satellite

5.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.8%

No Internet Access

3.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

95.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.2%

of households

Tablet

68.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.3%

Smartphone

95.2%

Desktop / Laptop

90.2%

Tablet

68.2%

Smartphone Only

5.2%

No Computer

1.7%

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

167,062

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TEMPE CITY OF	Community	Surface water	165,000	0
BERNEIL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	1,388	0
PICACHO PEAK RV RESORT	Community	Purchased ground water	400	1
ADVANCE MHP	Community	Purchased surface water	175	0
SIGNAL PEAK WATER COMPANY	Community	Purchased ground water	99	0

93.8% of households in Tempe have broadband internet access. 81.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.0% of households have no internet access. 5.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 167,062 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.