Utilities & Infrastructure in Westwego, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.2%

of households

No Internet

18.0%

of households

Total Households

4,014

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.2%
Cellular Data Plan
68.5%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.4%
No Internet Access
18.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.6%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.6%

of households

Tablet

46.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.6%
Smartphone
81.8%
Desktop / Laptop
53.6%
Tablet
46.1%
Smartphone Only
25.8%
No Computer
11.4%

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

1

Population Served

8,534

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WESTWEGO WATERWORKSCommunityPurchased surface water8,5341

75.8% of households in Westwego have broadband internet access. 55.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.0% of households have no internet access. 25.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,534 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.