Utilities & Infrastructure in Watsonville, CA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
89.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
65.1%
of households
No Internet
7.9%
of households
Total Households
15,267
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.3%
of households
Smartphone
87.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
65.8%
of households
Tablet
53.6%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
15
Population Served
68,078
Violations (5yr)
8
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATSONVILLE, CITY OF | Community | Surface water | 65,231 | 0 |
| MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | Community | Ground water | 1,051 | 0 |
| CEDAR LODGE RESORT | Community | Ground water | 656 | 0 |
| RANCHO SAN ANDREAS | Community | Ground water | 200 | 1 |
| SUNSET BEACH MUTUAL WATER CO | Community | Purchased surface water | 182 | 0 |
| MOUNT MADONNA CENTER | Community | Ground water | 170 | 0 |
| JARDINES DEL VALLE | Community | Ground water | 130 | 2 |
| CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS WATER ASSN | Community | Ground water | 126 | 0 |
| MURPHY HILL WS #01 | Community | Purchased ground water | 65 | 1 |
| ELKHORN RD WS #04 | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| APTOS RIDGE MUTUAL WATER CO | Community | Ground water | 52 | 0 |
| BAUMANN RD WS #01 | Community | Ground water | 48 | 0 |
| LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS | Community | Ground water | 43 | 1 |
| APTOS HILLS MUTUAL WATER CO | Community | Ground water | 32 | 3 |
| TUT BROTHERS FARM #96 | Community | Ground water | 32 | 0 |
89.0% of households in Watsonville have broadband internet access. 65.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 18.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 15 water systems, providing water to 68,078 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.