Utilities & Infrastructure in Petaluma, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.8%

of households

No Internet

4.5%

of households

Total Households

24,155

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.8%

Cellular Data Plan

89.3%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.4%

No Internet Access

4.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.5%

of households

Smartphone

92.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.8%

of households

Tablet

71.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.5%

Smartphone

92.0%

Desktop / Laptop

87.8%

Tablet

71.6%

Smartphone Only

3.1%

No Computer

3.5%

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

61,570

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PETALUMA, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	60,781	0
U.S. COAST GUARD TRAINING CENTER	Community	Purchased ground water	469	1
HAPPY ACRES MUTUAL BENEFIT WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	260	0
BOULEVARD HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER	Community	Ground water	60	0

93.7% of households in Petaluma have broadband internet access. 85.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 61,570 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.