Utilities & Infrastructure in Colton, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

7.6%

of households

Total Households

17,191

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.6%

Cellular Data Plan

83.0%

Satellite

13.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.1%

No Internet Access

7.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.2%

of households

Tablet

55.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.5%

Smartphone

91.3%

Desktop / Laptop

75.2%

Tablet

55.3%

Smartphone Only

13.2%

No Computer

4.5%

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

49,425

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
COLTON, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	46,525
TERRACE WATER COMPANY	Community	Purchased ground water	2,400
OLIVE DELL RANCH	Community	Ground water	350
RECHE CANYON MUTUAL WATER CO.	Community	Ground water	150

90.2% of households in Colton have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 13.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 49,425 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.