Utilities & Infrastructure in Carol Stream, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.5%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

14,310

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.5%

Cellular Data Plan

88.4%

Satellite

7.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.3%

No Internet Access

3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.1%

of households

Tablet

71.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.8%

Smartphone

92.6%

Desktop / Laptop

86.1%

Tablet

71.1%

Smartphone Only

6.1%

No Computer

3.2%

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

39,854

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CAROL STREAM	Community	Purchased surface water	39,854	0

92.6% of households in Carol Stream have broadband internet access. 77.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 39,854 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.