Utilities & Infrastructure in Ottawa, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.2%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

5,134

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.2%

Cellular Data Plan

80.9%

Satellite

9.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.6%

No Internet Access

8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

of households

Tablet

56.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.5%

Smartphone

88.0%

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

Tablet

56.5%

Smartphone Only

15.9%

No Computer

6.5%

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

14,524

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
OTTAWA, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	12,604	3
FRANKLIN CO RWD 5	Community	Purchased surface water	855	0
FRANKLIN CO RWD 1	Community	Purchased surface water	665	0
FRANKLIN CO RWD 2	Community	Purchased surface water	400	0

87.5% of households in Ottawa have broadband internet access. 70.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 15.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 14,524 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.