Utilities & Infrastructure in Tavares, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.9%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

8,866

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.9%

Cellular Data Plan

71.1%

Satellite

10.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.3%

No Internet Access

11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

82.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.2%

of households

Tablet

60.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.1%

Smartphone

82.5%

Desktop / Laptop

75.2%

Tablet

60.6%

Smartphone Only

8.7%

No Computer

7.9%

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

22,641

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TAVARES WATER DEPARTMENT (4 WPS)	Community	Ground water	22,007	0
LITTLE LAKE HARRIS SHORES ASSOC	Community	Ground water	297	0
COVE WATER SYSTEM, INC.	Community	Ground water	126	0
LAKE BEAUCLAIRE HOA	Community	Ground water	98	0
BENTWOOD SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	60	2
POMEROSA PARK	Community	Ground water	53	0

83.0% of households in Tavares have broadband internet access. 69.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 22,641 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.