Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakland, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.5%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

173,179

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.5%

Cellular Data Plan

86.0%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.9%

No Internet Access

8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

of households

Tablet

62.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.0%

Smartphone

91.7%

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

Tablet

62.7%

Smartphone Only

8.9%

No Computer

5.0%

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

1,444,562

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EAST BAY MUD	Community	Surface water	1,442,800	0
ALAMEDA POINT	Community	Purchased surface water	1,400	0
CAMP LOMA MAR	Community	Surface water	208	4
BRAND WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	112	0
POINT CABRILLO HIGHLANDS	Community	Ground water	42	0

89.8% of households in Oakland have broadband internet access. 77.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 1,444,562 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.