Utilities & Infrastructure in Boulder, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.0%

of households

No Internet

2.3%

of households

Total Households

43,825

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.0%
Cellular Data Plan
91.6%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
2.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.5%

of households

Smartphone

95.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

94.6%

of households

Tablet

68.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.5%
Smartphone
95.7%
Desktop / Laptop
94.6%
Tablet
68.2%
Smartphone Only
2.2%
No Computer
1.5%

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

12

Population Served

170,384

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BOULDER CITY OFCommunitySurface water166,0800
PINE BROOK HILLS WDCommunitySurface water1,1000
MILE HI WATER INC HAULERCommunityPurchased surface water1,0003
BASELINE WDCommunityPurchased surface water8200
SHANNON WSDCommunityGround water4500
EAST BOULDER COUNTY WDCommunityPurchased surface water3000
LEFTHAND WSD LAKE PINESCommunityPurchased surface water2500
GOLDEN POND VILLAGE MHPCommunityGround water1350
SPRING VALLEY MUTUAL WACommunityGround water1000
PINE LAKE VILLAGECommunityPurchased surface water650
DEER RUN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITYCommunityGround water490
1610 LLC (WILLOW MANOR APTS)CommunityGround water350

94.7% of households in Boulder have broadband internet access. 86.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 170,384 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.