Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairfield, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.4%

of households

No Internet

12.8%

of households

Total Households

2,319

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

55.4%

Cellular Data Plan

72.0%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.6%

No Internet Access

12.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.6%

of households

Smartphone

77.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

38.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.6%

Smartphone

77.8%

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

Tablet

38.9%

Smartphone Only

19.8%

No Computer

14.4%

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

10,013

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FAIRFIELD	Community	Surface water	6,202	0
JASPER WATERWORKS CORPORATION	Community	Purchased surface water	1,578	18
NEW HOPE WATERWORKS CORP	Community	Purchased surface water	1,285	8
BOYLESTON WATERWORKS CORP	Community	Purchased surface water	948	0

79.3% of households in Fairfield have broadband internet access. 55.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.8% of households have no internet access. 19.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 10,013 people. A total of 26 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.