Utilities & Infrastructure in Alpena, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.9%

of households

No Internet

13.2%

of households

Total Households

4,856

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.9%

Cellular Data Plan

68.7%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.4%

No Internet Access

13.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.6%

of households

Smartphone

80.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.6%

Smartphone

80.2%

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

Tablet

55.1%

Smartphone Only

12.6%

No Computer

11.5%

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

16,215

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ALPENA, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	10,128	0
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ALPENA	Community	Purchased surface water	5,839	0
ORCHARD PLACE MANOR APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	120	2
SUNSET ESTATES GAYLORD	Community	Ground water	50	0
LINCOLN ESTATES	Community	Ground water	48	0
LINCOLN MANOR	Community	Ground water	30	0

80.8% of households in Alpena have broadband internet access. 67.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.2% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 16,215 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.