Utilities & Infrastructure in Topeka, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

54,303

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.6%

Cellular Data Plan

71.4%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.4%

of households

Tablet

50.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.1%

Smartphone

85.8%

Desktop / Laptop

74.4%

Tablet

50.0%

Smartphone Only

13.1%

No Computer

7.9%

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

141,838

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOPEKA, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	125,963	0
SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C	Community	Purchased surface water	12,000	0
SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C	Community	Purchased surface water	2,675	12
SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C	Community	Purchased surface water	700	0
METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	500	16

84.4% of households in Topeka have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 141,838 people. A total of 28 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.