Utilities & Infrastructure in Torrance, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.9%

of households

No Internet

3.6%

of households

Total Households

55,317

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.9%
Cellular Data Plan
90.0%
Satellite
9.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.8%
No Internet Access
3.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.7%

of households

Tablet

67.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
92.3%
Desktop / Laptop
89.7%
Tablet
67.4%
Smartphone Only
4.5%
No Computer
3.1%

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

2

Population Served

106,369

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT.CommunityPurchased surface water106,1830
MELROSE MHPCommunityGround water1860

94.6% of households in Torrance have broadband internet access. 84.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 106,369 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.