Utilities & Infrastructure in Placerville, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.7%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

4,558

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.7%

Cellular Data Plan

85.2%

Satellite

6.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.0%

No Internet Access

5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

of households

Tablet

53.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.0%

Smartphone

91.2%

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

Tablet

53.8%

Smartphone Only

6.7%

No Computer

3.0%

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

142,602

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
EL DORADO ID - MAIN	Community	Surface water	132,171
PLACERVILLE, CITY OF - MAIN	Community	Purchased surface water	9,224
EL DORADO ID - OUTINGDALE	Community	Surface water	535
EL DORADO ID - STRAWBERRY	Community	Surface water	400
POJOAQUE TERRACES MHP	Community	Ground water	160
CRYSTAL CAVES MHP	Community	Ground water	112

90.9% of households in Placerville have broadband internet access. 75.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 142,602 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.