Utilities & Infrastructure in Alpha, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.4%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

319

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.4%
Cellular Data Plan
81.5%
Satellite
9.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.3%
No Internet Access
11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

84.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.9%

of households

Tablet

53.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.0%
Smartphone
84.3%
Desktop / Laptop
69.9%
Tablet
53.6%
Smartphone Only
13.2%
No Computer
10.0%

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

2

Population Served

736

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALPHACommunityGround water6260
OPHIEM PWSCommunityGround water1104

88.4% of households in Alpha have broadband internet access. 72.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 13.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 736 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.