Utilities & Infrastructure in Pismo Beach, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.7%

of households

No Internet

3.6%

of households

Total Households

4,112

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.7%

Cellular Data Plan

91.4%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.3%

No Internet Access

3.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

93.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.3%

of households

Tablet

72.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.6%

Smartphone

93.9%

Desktop / Laptop

88.3%

Tablet

72.4%

Smartphone Only

3.5%

No Computer

2.4%

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

8,636

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PISMO BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Purchased surface water	8,036	10
PRESERVE AT MILLERTON LAKE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	600	0

95.0% of households in Pismo Beach have broadband internet access. 79.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 8,636 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.