Utilities & Infrastructure in Alta, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.3%

of households

No Internet

4.3%

of households

Total Households

793

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.3%
Cellular Data Plan
85.0%
Satellite
6.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.4%
No Internet Access
4.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

89.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.0%

of households

Tablet

53.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
89.4%
Desktop / Laptop
74.0%
Tablet
53.1%
Smartphone Only
18.8%
No Computer
2.8%

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

1

Population Served

2,087

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANTCommunityGround water2,0870

93.8% of households in Alta have broadband internet access. 72.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 18.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,087 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.