Utilities & Infrastructure in Blythe, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.8%

of households

No Internet

13.3%

of households

Total Households

4,310

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.8%

Cellular Data Plan

83.7%

Satellite

16.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.6%

No Internet Access

13.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

of households

Tablet

55.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.1%

Smartphone

89.2%

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

Tablet

55.3%

Smartphone Only

17.9%

No Computer

7.9%

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

Population Served

16,357

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BLYTHE - CITY OF	Community	Ground water	9,798	0
CHUCKAWALLA VALLEY STATE PRISON	Community	Ground water	4,090	0
RIVERSIDE CSA #122-MESA VERDE	Community	Ground water	766	0
CSA 62	Community	Ground water	614	1
BLYTHE - MESA RANCH	Community	Ground water	558	0
BLYTHE - HIDDEN BEACHES	Community	Ground water	393	0
SPORTSMANS PARADISE	Community	Ground water	138	0

86.0% of households in Blythe have broadband internet access. 61.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.3% of households have no internet access. 17.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 16,357 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.