Utilities & Infrastructure in Morro Bay, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.2%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

4,989

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.2%

Cellular Data Plan

87.7%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.1%

No Internet Access

5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.4%

of households

Tablet

57.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.4%

Smartphone

90.5%

Desktop / Laptop

87.4%

Tablet

57.4%

Smartphone Only

5.6%

No Computer

2.6%

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

14,125

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MORRO BAY PW DEPT - WATER DIVISION	Community	Purchased surface water	13,757	0
RANCHO COLINA MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	249	3
DUNE 3 MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, LLC	Community	Ground water	119	0

93.2% of households in Morro Bay have broadband internet access. 78.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 14,125 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.