Utilities & Infrastructure in Solvang, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.5%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

2,526

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.5%

Cellular Data Plan

88.4%

Satellite

9.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.4%

No Internet Access

5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

of households

Tablet

63.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.7%

Smartphone

89.7%

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

Tablet

63.4%

Smartphone Only

10.2%

No Computer

5.3%

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

7,337

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOLVANG WATER DIVISION	Community	Purchased surface water	6,126	1
LOS PRIETOS COMPLEX	Community	Ground water	845	0
RANCHO MARCELINO WATER	Community	Ground water	240	0
WALKING M RANCHES	Community	Ground water	54	0
CHALK HILL ESTATES HOA	Community	Ground water	38	0
MESA HILLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	34	0

92.1% of households in Solvang have broadband internet access. 70.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 7,337 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.