Utilities & Infrastructure in Chaparral, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.7%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

4,758

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

55.7%

Cellular Data Plan

82.4%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

24.1%

No Internet Access

11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

91.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.4%

of households

Tablet

54.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.6%

Smartphone

91.1%

Desktop / Laptop

61.4%

Tablet

54.8%

Smartphone Only

23.3%

No Computer

6.4%

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

15,734

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	14,619	1
CBG WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	1,115	0

86.1% of households in Chaparral have broadband internet access. 55.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 23.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 15,734 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.