Utilities & Infrastructure in East Tawas, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.8%

of households

No Internet

17.4%

of households

Total Households

1,485

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.8%
Cellular Data Plan
65.3%
Satellite
2.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.2%
No Internet Access
17.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

79.7%

of households

Smartphone

65.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

of households

Tablet

48.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
79.7%
Smartphone
65.1%
Desktop / Laptop
65.1%
Tablet
48.5%
Smartphone Only
6.1%
No Computer
20.3%

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

2

Population Served

2,809

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EAST TAWAS, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water2,8080
HURON SHORE REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water10

79.3% of households in East Tawas have broadband internet access. 67.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.4% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,809 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.