Utilities & Infrastructure in Dowagiac, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.1%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

2,638

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.1%

Cellular Data Plan

74.1%

Satellite

6.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.5%

No Internet Access

9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.5%

of households

Tablet

48.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.5%

Smartphone

84.6%

Desktop / Laptop

47.5%

Tablet

48.3%

Smartphone Only

29.7%

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

7,790

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DOWAGIAC	Community	Ground water	6,350	0
CASS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,350	2
WHITE PINES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	90	0

86.9% of households in Dowagiac have broadband internet access. 69.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 29.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,790 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.