Utilities & Infrastructure in Big Bear Lake, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.7%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

2,235

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.7%

Cellular Data Plan

92.6%

Satellite

2.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.8%

No Internet Access

5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

91.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.8%

of households

Tablet

47.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.4%

Smartphone

91.2%

Desktop / Laptop

77.8%

Tablet

47.6%

Smartphone Only

13.6%

No Computer

4.6%

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

27,642

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BIG BEAR LAKE DWP - BIG BEAR SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	26,132
DWP - FAWNSKIN	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	1,271
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER	Community	Ground water	239

93.8% of households in Big Bear Lake have broadband internet access. 78.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 27,642 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.