Utilities & Infrastructure in Omaha, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.4%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

199,926

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.4%
Cellular Data Plan
84.9%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.6%
No Internet Access
6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.8%

of households

Tablet

64.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.3%
Smartphone
89.8%
Desktop / Laptop
79.8%
Tablet
64.4%
Smartphone Only
8.9%
No Computer
4.7%

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

12

Population Served

665,917

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICTCommunitySurface water660,0000
LAKELAND ESTATES WATER COMPANYCommunityPurchased surface water1,5520
SARPY CO SID 23 - WESTMONT SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water9800
MAPLEWOOD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityPurchased surface water8050
MEADOWBROOK ESTATES WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased surface water6750
DOUGLAS CO SID 303 - SKYLINE WOODSCommunityGround water4500
DOUGLAS CO SID 284 -TRAILRIDGE RANCHESCommunityGround water4500
DOUGLAS CO SID 277 - THE FARMCommunityGround water4500
GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2503
DOUGLAS CO SID 258 - CARAT HOMESCommunityGround water1250
SANDY POINTE LAKE DEVELOPMENTCommunityGround water1000
Kountry Manor Mobile Home ParkCommunityGround water800

90.8% of households in Omaha have broadband internet access. 78.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 665,917 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.