Utilities & Infrastructure in Palm Springs, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

7.4%

of households

Total Households

24,297

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.3%

Cellular Data Plan

82.7%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.5%

No Internet Access

7.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.6%

of households

Tablet

61.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

87.6%

Desktop / Laptop

82.6%

Tablet

61.2%

Smartphone Only

6.0%

No Computer

5.1%

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

74,837

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DESERT WATER AGENCY	Community	Surface water	74,807	0
MAMMOTH POOL MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	30	1

89.5% of households in Palm Springs have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.4% of households have no internet access. 6.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 74,837 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.