Utilities & Infrastructure in Tawas City, MI
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
86.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.6%
of households
No Internet
10.4%
of households
Total Households
681
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
94.1%
of households
Smartphone
83.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.0%
of households
Tablet
57.7%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
4
Population Served
8,378
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMS-WHITNEY UTILITIES AUTH. | Community | Purchased surface water | 5,815 | 0 |
| TAWAS CITY, CITY OF | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,827 | 0 |
| BALDWIN TOWNSHIP | Community | Purchased surface water | 650 | 0 |
| ALABASTER TOWNSHIP | Community | Purchased surface water | 86 | 0 |
86.8% of households in Tawas City have broadband internet access. 73.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 8,378 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.