Utilities & Infrastructure in Traverse City, MI
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.2%
of households
No Internet
5.5%
of households
Total Households
7,312
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.8%
of households
Smartphone
89.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
84.3%
of households
Tablet
65.1%
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
19
Population Served
36,197
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVERSE CITY | Community | Surface water | 14,532 | 0 |
| GARFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP | Community | Purchased surface water | 12,899 | 0 |
| EAST BAY CHARTER TOWNSHIP | Community | Ground water | 3,720 | 0 |
| PENINSULA TOWNSHIP | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,790 | 0 |
| KINGS COURT MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 1,200 | 0 |
| ELMWOOD TWP - TIMBERLEE | Community | Ground water | 510 | 0 |
| CEDAR CREEK WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 325 | 0 |
| EDGE 72 | Community | Ground water | 288 | 0 |
| ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP | Community | Purchased surface water | 255 | 0 |
| BLACK BEAR FARMS | Community | Purchased surface water | 110 | 0 |
| SILVER LAKE VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 98 | 0 |
| BUENA VISTA ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 79 | 0 |
| ROLLING MEADOWS WATER ASSN. | Community | Ground water | 76 | 0 |
| DEEPWATER POINTE MASTER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 65 | 0 |
| COUNTRY EDEN L.L.C. | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| JUNIPER HILLS CONDOMINIUMS | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| VALLEYWOOD COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| THORN CREEK CONDOMINIUMS | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| GARFIELD OAKS | Community | Ground water | 40 | 0 |
90.8% of households in Traverse City have broadband internet access. 79.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 19 water systems, providing water to 36,197 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.