Utilities & Infrastructure in Rehoboth Beach, DE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.6%

of households

No Internet

1.7%

of households

Total Households

804

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.6%

Cellular Data Plan

90.7%

Satellite

3.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.5%

No Internet Access

1.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.8%

of households

Smartphone

94.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.2%

of households

Tablet

78.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.8%

Smartphone

94.0%

Desktop / Laptop

89.2%

Tablet

78.6%

Smartphone Only

5.4%

No Computer

1.2%

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

28,380

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Ground water	25,000	0
REHOBOTH BAY COMMUNITY	Community	Ground water	1,575	0
SEAGLASS AT REHOBOTH BEACH	Community	Purchased ground water	674	0
CEDAR VILLAGE LLC	Community	Ground water	600	2
CAREY ESTATES, LLC	Community	Ground water	312	0
PINE VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	141	0
CHERRY CREEK VALLEY	Community	Ground water	78	12

96.3% of households in Rehoboth Beach have broadband internet access. 85.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.7% of households have no internet access. 5.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 28,380 people. A total of 14 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.