Utilities & Infrastructure in Washington, DC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.6%

of households

No Internet

6.8%

of households

Total Households

321,556

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.6%

Cellular Data Plan

85.2%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.9%

No Internet Access

6.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.2%

of households

Tablet

64.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.0%

Smartphone

92.9%

Desktop / Laptop

85.2%

Tablet

64.4%

Smartphone Only

7.1%

No Computer

4.0%

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

670,567

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	632,323	0
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING	Community	Purchased surface water	19,312	3
NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY	Community	Purchased surface water	15,690	4
BIE CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL	Community	Ground water	900	0
Wingate Elementary School (New) - BIE	Community	Ground water	800	0
Fort Wingate Community	Community	Ground water	550	0
Eastern Navajo Agency - BIE	Community	Ground water	455	0
PASCHAL SHERMAN INDIAN SCHOOL	Community	Ground water	220	0
Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE	Community	Ground water	137	0
Dibe Yazhi Habitiin (Borrego Pass) Day School-BIE	Community	Purchased ground water	120	0
Lake Valley Navajo School - BIE	Community	Purchased ground water	60	0
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION.	Community	Surface water	0	0

90.2% of households in Washington have broadband internet access. 79.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.8% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 670,567 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.