Utilities & Infrastructure in Soledad, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.0%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

4,432

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

60.0%

Cellular Data Plan

89.5%

Satellite

7.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

27.0%

No Internet Access

5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

of households

Tablet

40.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.4%

Smartphone

90.8%

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

Tablet

40.9%

Smartphone Only

24.1%

No Computer

2.6%

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

29,120

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOLEDAD, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	19,455	0
CORRECTIONAL TRAINING FACILITY - SOLEDAD	Community	Ground water	4,269	0
SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISON	Community	Ground water	2,930	0
LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	2,327	1
ARROYO SECO ESTATES MWS	Community	Ground water	70	1
SAN VICENTE MWC	Community	Ground water	69	0

92.2% of households in Soledad have broadband internet access. 60.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. 24.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 29,120 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.