Utilities & Infrastructure in Novato, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.5%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

20,431

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.5%

Cellular Data Plan

87.9%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.2%

No Internet Access

4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.3%

of households

Tablet

71.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.4%

Smartphone

90.5%

Desktop / Laptop

87.3%

Tablet

71.3%

Smartphone Only

4.3%

No Computer

3.7%

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

64,130

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	61,691	0
NORTH MARIN WD - PT. REYES	Community	Ground water	1,841	0
RINCON VALLEY MOBILE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	460	1
MAGNOLIA MHP	Community	Ground water	138	0

93.6% of households in Novato have broadband internet access. 82.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 64,130 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.