Utilities & Infrastructure in Washington, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.5%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

6,336

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.5%

Cellular Data Plan

82.5%

Satellite

9.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.5%

No Internet Access

6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.0%

of households

Tablet

62.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.9%

Smartphone

87.0%

Desktop / Laptop

82.0%

Tablet

62.4%

Smartphone Only

6.9%

No Computer

6.1%

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

17,893

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WASHINGTON PWS	Community	Ground water	14,068	3
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1	Community	Ground water	3,500	0
UNIVERSITY FLATS MHP	Community	Purchased ground water	203	0
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 CARDINAL MEADOWS	Community	Ground water	52	0
AVERY MOBILE HOME COURT	Community	Ground water	40	2
EAGLE MHP	Community	Ground water	30	0

91.5% of households in Washington have broadband internet access. 79.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 17,893 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.