Utilities & Infrastructure in Washington, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.0%

of households

No Internet

13.8%

of households

Total Households

3,099

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.0%
Cellular Data Plan
77.5%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
13.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.3%

of households

Tablet

54.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.4%
Smartphone
84.7%
Desktop / Laptop
70.3%
Tablet
54.6%
Smartphone Only
13.1%
No Computer
9.6%

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

6

Population Served

8,187

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WASHINGTON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water7,3620
CRAWFORDSVILLE WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water2770
LOCKRIDGE MUNI WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water2440
HILLSBORO WATER WORKSCommunityPurchased ground water1630
ROME WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water1140
STONEY POINTE SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water270

83.8% of households in Washington have broadband internet access. 66.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 8,187 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.