Utilities & Infrastructure in Ottumwa, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.4%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

10,213

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.4%

Cellular Data Plan

77.6%

Satellite

4.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.1%

No Internet Access

12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

of households

Tablet

53.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

86.7%

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

Tablet

53.2%

Smartphone Only

16.3%

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

42,942

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
OTTUMWA WATER WORKS	Community	Surface water	25,529
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC.	Community	Purchased surface water	17,263
LEISURE LIVING MANF HOME COMMUNITY	Community	Purchased surface water	150

83.3% of households in Ottumwa have broadband internet access. 64.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 16.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 42,942 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.