Utilities & Infrastructure in Malta, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.9%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

536

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.9%

Cellular Data Plan

87.9%

Satellite

20.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.0%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.0%

of households

Tablet

68.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

93.3%

Desktop / Laptop

86.0%

Tablet

68.7%

Smartphone Only

5.8%

No Computer

3.7%

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

Population Served

1,393

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MALTA	Community	Ground water	1,143	0
CORTLAND CORNERS MHP	Community	Ground water	250	1

89.7% of households in Malta have broadband internet access. 59.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 5.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,393 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.