Utilities & Infrastructure in Elgin, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.9%

of households

No Internet

4.9%

of households

Total Households

38,846

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.9%

Cellular Data Plan

88.4%

Satellite

7.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.9%

No Internet Access

4.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

65.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.9%

Smartphone

92.1%

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

Tablet

65.4%

Smartphone Only

9.5%

No Computer

3.1%

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

116,893

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ELGIN	Community	Surface water	114,797	0
WILLOW LAKE ESTATES MHP	Community	Purchased surface water	920	1
SPRING LAKES MHP	Community	Purchased surface water	904	0
THE PRESERVE AT LONG GROVE	Community	Ground water	204	0
WESTSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	68	0

93.3% of households in Elgin have broadband internet access. 77.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 116,893 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.