Utilities & Infrastructure in Washington, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.9%

of households

No Internet

12.9%

of households

Total Households

4,868

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.9%

Cellular Data Plan

79.5%

Satellite

7.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.3%

No Internet Access

12.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.1%

of households

Tablet

55.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.5%

Smartphone

87.2%

Desktop / Laptop

66.1%

Tablet

55.4%

Smartphone Only

16.4%

No Computer

9.5%

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

25,677

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WASHINGTON WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	13,690	1
DAVIESS COUNTY RURAL WATER	Community	Purchased ground water	7,969	0
PETERSBURG WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	4,018	0

84.1% of households in Washington have broadband internet access. 65.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.9% of households have no internet access. 16.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 25,677 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.