Utilities & Infrastructure in Porterville, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.7%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

19,247

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.7%

Cellular Data Plan

80.6%

Satellite

10.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.9%

No Internet Access

8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

of households

Tablet

61.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.2%

Smartphone

89.1%

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

Tablet

61.4%

Smartphone Only

13.8%

No Computer

6.8%

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

67,753

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PORTERVILLE, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	63,164	1
Tule River Reservation Main	Community	Surface water	2,560	0
PORTERVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER	Community	Ground water	1,281	2
PORTERVILLE-JONES CORNER	Community	Ground water	339	1
WILLIAMS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	165	1
LAKE SUCCESS MOBILE LODGE	Community	Ground water	75	1
EAGLE'S NEST RESORT	Community	Ground water	60	0
SIERRA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	43	4
FOOTHILL APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	41	0
Tule River Apple Valley	Community	Ground water	25	0

88.4% of households in Porterville have broadband internet access. 70.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 13.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 67,753 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.