Utilities & Infrastructure in Downey, CA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
76.5%
of households
No Internet
4.4%
of households
Total Households
34,727
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.6%
of households
Smartphone
92.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
83.6%
of households
Tablet
65.4%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
9
Population Served
311,053
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNEY - CITY, WATER DEPT. | Community | Ground water | 108,816 | 0 |
| LIBERTY UTILITIES - BELLFLOWER-NORWALK | Community | Purchased surface water | 72,624 | 0 |
| LIBERTY UTILITIES (AV RANCHOS) CORP. | Community | Ground water | 64,469 | 0 |
| LIBERTY UTILITIES - COMPTON | Community | Purchased surface water | 26,371 | 0 |
| LIBERTY UTILITIES - LYNWOOD | Community | Purchased surface water | 24,701 | 0 |
| CITY OF BELL GARDENS | Community | Purchased surface water | 11,437 | 0 |
| LIBERTY UTILITIES - MESA CREST | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,619 | 0 |
| LIBERTY -YERMO | Community | Ground water | 861 | 0 |
| LIBERTY-BELLVIEW HEIGHTS | Community | Ground water | 155 | 0 |
93.2% of households in Downey have broadband internet access. 76.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.4% of households have no internet access. 7.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 311,053 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.