Utilities & Infrastructure in Baton Rouge, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

87,607

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
84.0%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

of households

Tablet

53.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
89.2%
Desktop / Laptop
71.6%
Tablet
53.5%
Smartphone Only
16.1%
No Computer
7.2%

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

14

Population Served

701,552

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BATON ROUGE WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water596,8440
NEW IBERIA WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)CommunityGround water59,9280
CROWLEY WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)CommunityGround water17,7330
EUNICE WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)CommunityGround water15,3930
DEQUINCY WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)CommunityGround water5,3700
LAWCO MANSURACommunityPurchased ground water1,8780
TOWN OF LECOMPTE (LAWCO)CommunityGround water1,5270
ASCENSION PARISH WATER WORKS DISTRICT 2CommunityPurchased ground water1,3530
NORTHWEST WATERWORKS LIN PARKCommunityPurchased surface water5130
NORTHWEST WATERWORKS LAKEWOOD VILLAGECommunityPurchased surface water4230
CYPRESS VILLAGE MHP WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased ground water3960
CHAPMAN APARTMENTSCommunityGround water800
HILLCREST / SNEAD APARTMENTSCommunityGround water600
RIVERLANDS APARTMENTSCommunityGround water541

87.9% of households in Baton Rouge have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 16.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 701,552 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.