Utilities & Infrastructure in Melvindale, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.1%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

4,328

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.1%
Cellular Data Plan
83.9%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
21.5%
No Internet Access
6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.6%

of households

Tablet

50.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.5%
Smartphone
92.7%
Desktop / Laptop
65.6%
Tablet
50.2%
Smartphone Only
19.8%
No Computer
4.5%

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

1

Population Served

12,851

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MELVINDALECommunityPurchased surface water12,8510

92.9% of households in Melvindale have broadband internet access. 67.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 19.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 12,851 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.