Utilities & Infrastructure in Meridian, ID

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.6%

of households

No Internet

2.4%

of households

Total Households

45,486

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

86.6%

Cellular Data Plan

90.1%

Satellite

9.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.1%

No Internet Access

2.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.8%

of households

Smartphone

94.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.5%

of households

Tablet

76.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.8%

Smartphone

94.9%

Desktop / Laptop

93.5%

Tablet

76.7%

Smartphone Only

2.8%

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

148,719

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MERIDIAN WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water	147,340	1
MEADOWS AT WEST MOUNTAIN	Community	Ground water	550	4
ARROWROCK RANCH	Community	Ground water	250	0
GREENHILLS ESTATES 3	Community	Ground water	200	0
TIMBERSTONE HOA	Community	Ground water	170	0
TERRACE WATER CORP INC	Community	Ground water	84	0
BITTERCREEK MEADOWS SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	75	8
TURNING WINDS	Community	Ground water	50	0

95.2% of households in Meridian have broadband internet access. 86.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 148,719 people. A total of 13 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.