Utilities & Infrastructure in Santa Maria, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

7.6%

of households

Total Households

29,092

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.2%
Cellular Data Plan
85.5%
Satellite
7.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.1%
No Internet Access
7.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

89.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.1%

of households

Tablet

65.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
89.9%
Desktop / Laptop
77.1%
Tablet
65.7%
Smartphone Only
9.2%
No Computer
6.4%

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

7

Population Served

110,059

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water109,4770
FOSTER ROAD MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1500
EAST VALLEY FARMS MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1420
SISQUOCCommunityGround water1350
LAS COLINAS ROAD & WATER ASSNCommunityGround water700
AAA KINDNESS CARE HOMECommunityGround water452
RAY WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water400

90.2% of households in Santa Maria have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 9.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 110,059 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.