Utilities & Infrastructure in Alturas, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.8%

of households

No Internet

16.0%

of households

Total Households

1,112

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.8%
Cellular Data Plan
75.3%
Satellite
9.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.4%
No Internet Access
16.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.3%

of households

Tablet

64.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
87.5%
Desktop / Laptop
67.3%
Tablet
64.9%
Smartphone Only
14.7%
No Computer
6.2%

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

2

Population Served

3,577

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF ALTURASCommunityGround water2,7151
CALIFORNIA PINES C.S.D.CommunityGround water8621

80.4% of households in Alturas have broadband internet access. 62.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.0% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,577 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.