Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Collins, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.6%

of households

No Internet

2.5%

of households

Total Households

70,782

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
83.6%
Cellular Data Plan
86.5%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.1%
No Internet Access
2.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.4%

of households

Smartphone

94.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.5%

of households

Tablet

69.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.4%
Smartphone
94.7%
Desktop / Laptop
92.5%
Tablet
69.6%
Smartphone Only
3.0%
No Computer
1.6%

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

304,802

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FT COLLINS CITY OFCommunitySurface water179,9010
FT COLLINS LOVELAND WDCommunityPurchased surface water63,5320
EAST LARIMER COUNTY WDCommunityPurchased surface water27,9440
CSU MAIN AND WEST HOUSING CAMPUSCommunityPurchased surface water27,3750
SPRING CANYON WSDCommunityPurchased surface water2,3200
TIMBER RIDGE MHPCommunityPurchased surface water1,7360
PINE BLUFFS, TOWN OFCommunityGround water1,1860
SKYLINECommunityPurchased surface water4020
NUEVA VIDA MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityPurchased surface water2662
MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES (KNECHT INVTS)CommunityGround water750
PINEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityPurchased surface water650
SOLDIER CANYON FILTER PLANTCommunitySurface water00

92.0% of households in Fort Collins have broadband internet access. 83.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 304,802 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.