Utilities & Infrastructure in Punta Gorda, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.8%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

10,006

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.8%

Cellular Data Plan

83.8%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.5%

No Internet Access

5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.7%

of households

Tablet

68.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.2%

Smartphone

87.9%

Desktop / Laptop

83.7%

Tablet

68.3%

Smartphone Only

5.2%

No Computer

4.8%

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

43,805

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA	Community	Surface water	36,302	0
CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSN.	Community	Purchased surface water	4,722	0
CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION	Community	Ground water	1,779	2
TROPICAL PALMS MHP	Community	Ground water	508	0
PARADISE PARK CONDO. ASSOC.	Community	Ground water	450	15
GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL	Community	Ground water	44	21

93.7% of households in Punta Gorda have broadband internet access. 81.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 5.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 43,805 people. A total of 38 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.