Utilities & Infrastructure in Fort Wayne, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.6%

of households

No Internet

7.1%

of households

Total Households

109,604

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.6%

Cellular Data Plan

84.4%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.0%

No Internet Access

7.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.8%

of households

Tablet

59.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.5%

Smartphone

89.3%

Desktop / Laptop

75.8%

Tablet

59.7%

Smartphone Only

11.1%

No Computer

5.5%

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

Population Served

284,575

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FORT WAYNE - 3 RIVERS FILTRATION PLANT	Community	Surface water	269,994	3
HUNTERTOWN WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	14,058	0
SUNNYMEDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WATER	Community	Purchased surface water	473	0
CARRIAGE HOUSE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	50	2

90.5% of households in Fort Wayne have broadband internet access. 74.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.1% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 284,575 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.