Utilities & Infrastructure in Riviera Beach, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.8%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

13,567

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.8%

Cellular Data Plan

81.2%

Satellite

4.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.7%

No Internet Access

9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.3%

of households

Smartphone

87.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

58.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.3%

Smartphone

87.3%

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

Tablet

58.0%

Smartphone Only

13.7%

No Computer

7.7%

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

48,132

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	46,762	3
PALM LAKE ESTATES SOUTH	Community	Purchased ground water	890	1
PALM LAKE ESTATES NORTH	Community	Purchased ground water	480	13

87.2% of households in Riviera Beach have broadband internet access. 71.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 48,132 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.