Utilities & Infrastructure in Peru, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.3%

of households

No Internet

14.9%

of households

Total Households

4,379

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.3%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

5.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.7%

No Internet Access

14.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.9%

of households

Smartphone

79.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

of households

Tablet

58.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.9%

Smartphone

79.4%

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

Tablet

58.9%

Smartphone Only

5.6%

No Computer

14.1%

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

16,676

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PERU	Community	Ground water	10,300	1
ATKINSON	Community	Ground water	955	1
ANNAWAN	Community	Ground water	843	0
DALZELL	Community	Ground water	663	1
THOMSON	Community	Ground water	580	0
CHERRY	Community	Ground water	490	0
BUDA	Community	Ground water	482	0
VARNA	Community	Ground water	342	1
MANLIUS	Community	Ground water	298	1
BUREAU JUNCTION	Community	Ground water	297	0
LAKE THUNDERBIRD SUBDIVSION	Community	Ground water	250	1
MAGNOLIA	Community	Ground water	244	0
PARADISE MANOR MHP	Community	Ground water	200	0
REDDICK	Community	Ground water	196	14
OAK PARK ESTATES	Community	Purchased ground water	185	0
MENDOTA ESTATES MHP	Community	Purchased ground water	110	0
HILLCREST HOME	Community	Ground water	103	0
LYNNWOOD WATER CORPORATION	Community	Ground water	100	0
PAULS MHP	Community	Ground water	38	0

81.4% of households in Peru have broadband internet access. 69.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.9% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 19 water systems, providing water to 16,676 people. A total of 20 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.