Utilities & Infrastructure in Dubuque, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

25,818

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.1%
Cellular Data Plan
82.4%
Satellite
8.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.2%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

of households

Tablet

58.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.9%
Smartphone
87.3%
Desktop / Laptop
77.2%
Tablet
58.7%
Smartphone Only
10.2%
No Computer
6.1%

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

12

Population Served

60,492

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DUBUQUE WATER WORKSCommunityGround water59,6670
SPRING VALLEY PARKCommunityGround water1800
EIRUSS DROESSLERSCommunityPurchased ground water1580
STAR WATERCommunityGround water1100
QUALITY WATER, INC. #2 (K-L)CommunityGround water700
LORE OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSN.CommunityGround water640
GAVIN ESTATESCommunityGround water520
REGENCY WEST SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water460
NORTH END MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water400
SHAGBARK ESTATESCommunityGround water380
GREEN BRIER SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water350
ACE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water320

88.0% of households in Dubuque have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 60,492 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.