Utilities & Infrastructure in Brea, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.1%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

16,566

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.1%
Cellular Data Plan
88.1%
Satellite
8.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.2%

of households

Smartphone

94.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.5%

of households

Tablet

78.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.2%
Smartphone
94.6%
Desktop / Laptop
90.5%
Tablet
78.0%
Smartphone Only
4.4%
No Computer
1.9%

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

1

Population Served

48,479

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF BREACommunityPurchased surface water48,4790

95.7% of households in Brea have broadband internet access. 82.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 48,479 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.