Utilities & Infrastructure in Springfield, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.6%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

50,803

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.7%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.2%
No Internet Access
9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

of households

Tablet

57.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.0%
Smartphone
87.6%
Desktop / Laptop
73.4%
Tablet
57.6%
Smartphone Only
13.0%
No Computer
7.0%

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

13

Population Served

129,791

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SPRINGFIELDCommunitySurface water117,4440
CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWDCommunityGround water6,6510
JEROMECommunityPurchased surface water1,6000
GRANDVIEWCommunityPurchased surface water1,4050
GRAND VALLEY VILLAGE MHPCommunityPurchased surface water9120
SUGAR CRK PWDCommunityPurchased surface water7540
OAKWOOD ESTATESCommunityPurchased surface water4200
WESTWOOD PLACECommunityPurchased surface water1520
OLD SALEM CHAUTAUQUACommunityPurchased ground water1280
RIDGE VILLAGE MHPCommunityPurchased surface water1200
SCOTTSDALE MHCCommunityPurchased surface water1140
PATCH PLACE MHCCommunityPurchased surface water470
WESTWOODCommunityPurchased surface water440

87.1% of households in Springfield have broadband internet access. 66.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 13 water systems, providing water to 129,791 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.