Utilities & Infrastructure in Pagosa Springs, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.6%

of households

No Internet

21.0%

of households

Total Households

687

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.6%

Cellular Data Plan

74.1%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.1%

No Internet Access

21.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

51.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.3%

Smartphone

87.1%

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

Tablet

51.5%

Smartphone Only

13.7%

No Computer

9.8%

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

12,434

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PAGOSA AREA WSD	Community	Surface water	11,069	0
SAN JUAN RIVER VILLAGE MD	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	877	0
ASPEN SPRINGS MD	Community	Ground water	290	0
ALPINE LAKES RANCH WC	Community	Purchased surface water	158	0
NAVAJO RIVER RANCH POA	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	40	5

77.6% of households in Pagosa Springs have broadband internet access. 62.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.0% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 12,434 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.