Utilities & Infrastructure in South Bend, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.2%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

41,127

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.2%

Cellular Data Plan

79.5%

Satellite

6.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.4%

No Internet Access

10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

53.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

86.7%

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

Tablet

53.7%

Smartphone Only

14.5%

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

Population Served

115,025

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	115,000	0
SUNSET VILLAGE & RV PARK	Community	Ground water	25	3

85.9% of households in South Bend have broadband internet access. 68.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 14.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 115,025 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.