Utilities & Infrastructure in Portola, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

43.2%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

1,058

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

43.2%

Cellular Data Plan

72.8%

Satellite

5.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

32.6%

No Internet Access

9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

of households

Tablet

46.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.2%

Smartphone

82.6%

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

Tablet

46.7%

Smartphone Only

14.9%

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

4,146

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF PORTOLA	Community	Purchased surface water	2,100	0
GRIZZLY LAKE CSD-DELLEKER	Community	Ground water	1,314	7
GREENHORN CREEK CSD	Community	Ground water	280	0
GRIZZLY LAKE CSD-CROCKER/WELCH	Community	Ground water	215	0
GOLD MOUNTAIN CSD	Community	Ground water	135	1
GRIZZLY RANCH CSD	Community	Ground water	102	0

81.2% of households in Portola have broadband internet access. 43.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 32.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 14.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 4,146 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.