Utilities & Infrastructure in Des Plaines, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.0%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

22,581

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.0%
Cellular Data Plan
85.5%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.8%

of households

Tablet

66.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
89.8%
Desktop / Laptop
83.8%
Tablet
66.0%
Smartphone Only
7.1%
No Computer
4.7%

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

60,676

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DES PLAINESCommunityPurchased surface water60,6750
NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSIONCommunityPurchased surface water10

91.8% of households in Des Plaines have broadband internet access. 80.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 60,676 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.