Utilities & Infrastructure in Carmel, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.9%

of households

No Internet

1.8%

of households

Total Households

38,160

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

88.9%

Cellular Data Plan

93.4%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.6%

No Internet Access

1.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

95.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.3%

of households

Tablet

79.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.3%

Smartphone

95.6%

Desktop / Laptop

93.3%

Tablet

79.8%

Smartphone Only

2.5%

No Computer

1.7%

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

100,464

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CARMEL WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	99,927	7
CARMEL CLAY WATER	Community	Purchased surface water	393	0
LAKESIDE MANAGEMENT	Community	Ground water	63	2
HILLTOP RIDGE APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	52	0
HILLTOP RIDGE APARTMENTS PHASE TWO	Community	Ground water	29	0

96.8% of households in Carmel have broadband internet access. 88.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 100,464 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.