Utilities & Infrastructure in Chicago, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.5%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

1,146,547

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.5%
Cellular Data Plan
81.1%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.1%
No Internet Access
8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.0%

of households

Smartphone

90.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

of households

Tablet

60.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.0%
Smartphone
90.3%
Desktop / Laptop
78.8%
Tablet
60.5%
Smartphone Only
10.3%
No Computer
6.0%

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

35

Population Served

2,758,108

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHICAGOCommunitySurface water2,746,3880
BLACKHAWK ESTATES LLCCommunityGround water1,2383
FEATHEROCK MHPCommunityPurchased surface water1,0440
SHADY OAKS MHPCommunityGround water9120
WILLOWAY TERRACE MHPCommunityGround water9000
WHISPERING PINES MHPCommunityPurchased ground water7600
SUNNY ACRES MHPCommunityGround water7500
PARADISE POINT SUBDIVISIONCommunitySurface water5280
Oronoco Estates MHCCommunityGround water5050
SHORELINE TRC MHPCommunityPurchased surface water5040
GRAND ISLAND RESORT MHP (2 WPS)CommunityGround water4800
RIDGECREST RESORT COMMUNITYCommunityGround water4760
SUNSHINE WATER SERVICESCommunityGround water4760
NHC UTILITIESCommunityPurchased surface water4010
FOXWOOD FARMSCommunityGround water3320
PLEASANT RIDGE MHPCommunityGround water2840
LAKE HICKORY RV RESORTCommunityGround water2000
ROLLING GREEN ESTATES MHPCommunityGround water1910
COUNTRY MANORCommunityGround water1900
ROYAL OAKS MHPCommunityGround water1700
POYNETTE MOBILE ESTATESCommunityGround water1500
SUGARLOAF MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1420
HARBOR LITES-PISTAKEE FSHG CLCommunityGround water1320
WHISPERING PINES ESTATESCommunityGround water1250
MAPLE KNOLLCommunityGround water1250
THREE MILE LAKE TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water1120
GOLDEN POND ESTATESCommunityGround water1020
SANDWICH ESTATES MHPCommunityPurchased ground water900
LAKECREST SHORES LLCCommunityGround water880
APPLEWOODCommunityGround water750
VIKING RIVER MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water550
SHADY BROOK MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water500
WOODLAND ESTATES MHC 1CommunityGround water500
WOODLAND ESTATES MHC 2CommunityGround water500
SAGE MEADOW OF LAKE GENEVACommunityGround water330

87.4% of households in Chicago have broadband internet access. 72.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 35 water systems, providing water to 2,758,108 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.