Utilities & Infrastructure in Wasco, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.9%

of households

No Internet

17.1%

of households

Total Households

5,963

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

52.9%

Cellular Data Plan

76.8%

Satellite

9.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

24.7%

No Internet Access

17.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.7%

of households

Smartphone

80.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.7%

of households

Tablet

39.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

82.7%

Smartphone

80.2%

Desktop / Laptop

52.7%

Tablet

39.4%

Smartphone Only

20.9%

No Computer

17.3%

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

27,929

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
WASCO, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	22,757
WASCO ST. PRISON RECEPTION CTR	Community	Ground water	5,124
POND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	48

81.1% of households in Wasco have broadband internet access. 52.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.1% of households have no internet access. 20.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 27,929 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.