Utilities & Infrastructure in Trinidad, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.1%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

207

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.1%

Cellular Data Plan

87.4%

Satellite

2.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.9%

No Internet Access

7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

94.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.6%

of households

Tablet

59.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.7%

Smartphone

94.7%

Desktop / Laptop

82.6%

Tablet

59.4%

Smartphone Only

9.7%

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

1,994

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
TRINIDAD, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	1,072
WESTHAVEN C.S.D.	Community	Surface water	490
WISEMANS MOBILE COURT	Community	Ground water	114
BIG LAGOON CSD	Community	Ground water	112
LAKESIDE MOBILE HOME & RV PARK	Community	Ground water	110
SEAWOOD ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Surface water	63
MOONSTONE HEIGHTS MWA	Community	Ground water	33

89.9% of households in Trinidad have broadband internet access. 69.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 9.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 1,994 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.