Utilities & Infrastructure in Palm Desert, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.6%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

24,145

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.6%

Cellular Data Plan

83.6%

Satellite

7.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.0%

No Internet Access

4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.6%

of households

Smartphone

89.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.3%

of households

Tablet

67.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.6%

Smartphone

89.6%

Desktop / Laptop

83.3%

Tablet

67.7%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

3.4%

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

275,004

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COACHELLA VWD: COVE COMMUNITY	Community	Ground water	270,000	0
COACHELLA VWD: I.D. NO. 8	Community	Ground water	4,600	0
STONE CREEK WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	152	1
DRAPER ESTATES WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased surface water	123	0
PINYON CREST HOA	Community	Ground water	104	1
ROYAL CARRIZO HOA	Community	Ground water	25	0

90.6% of households in Palm Desert have broadband internet access. 77.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 275,004 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.