Utilities & Infrastructure in Carlsbad, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.0%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

12,452

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.0%

Cellular Data Plan

74.1%

Satellite

8.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.7%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.2%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.4%

of households

Tablet

55.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.2%

Smartphone

85.2%

Desktop / Laptop

68.4%

Tablet

55.2%

Smartphone Only

14.4%

No Computer

9.8%

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

39,476

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	33,626	0
OTIS MDWCA	Community	Ground water	4,807	0
HAPPY VALLEY COOPERATIVE WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	638	1
LINCOLN HILLS WATER CO-OP	Community	Ground water	338	1
WHITES CITY WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	67	1

84.1% of households in Carlsbad have broadband internet access. 62.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 14.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 39,476 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.