Utilities & Infrastructure in Ottawa, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.6%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

7,557

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.8%
Satellite
8.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.3%
No Internet Access
12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.7%

of households

Tablet

59.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
86.8%
Desktop / Laptop
69.7%
Tablet
59.4%
Smartphone Only
13.1%
No Computer
7.5%

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

7

Population Served

19,288

Violations (5yr)

60

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OTTAWACommunityGround water18,0976
NAPLATECommunityGround water4650
FIELDS HILL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONCommunityPurchased ground water3123
RETZ ADDN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONCommunityPurchased ground water1684
LA SALLE COUNTY NURSING HOMECommunityGround water1001
LAND AND WTR ASSNCommunityGround water8346
OAKLANE SBDVCommunityGround water630

84.0% of households in Ottawa have broadband internet access. 66.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 19,288 people. A total of 60 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.