Utilities & Infrastructure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.8%

of households

No Internet

7.5%

of households

Total Households

9,264

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.8%

Cellular Data Plan

86.7%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.6%

No Internet Access

7.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

52.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

92.7%

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

Tablet

52.4%

Smartphone Only

13.4%

No Computer

3.7%

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

107,415

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOUTH TAHOE PUD - MAIN	Community	Ground water	100,000	0
LUKINS BROTHERS WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	3,277	0
LAKESIDE PARK ASSOCIATION	Community	Surface water	2,648	0
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	1,420	0
SIERRA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	70	1

90.2% of households in South Lake Tahoe have broadband internet access. 78.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.5% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 107,415 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.