Utilities & Infrastructure in Placitas, NM
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
50.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
19.9%
of households
No Internet
50.0%
of households
Total Households
176
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
67.1%
of households
Smartphone
50.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
19.9%
of households
Tablet
36.9%
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
10
Population Served
3,460
Violations (5yr)
36
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RANCHOS DE PLACITAS W&SD | Community | Ground water | 659 | 9 |
| LA MESA WATER COOP | Community | Ground water | 650 | 0 |
| LAS ACEQUIAS DE PLACITAS | Community | Ground water | 596 | 1 |
| ANASAZI TRAILS WATER CO-OP | Community | Ground water | 400 | 7 |
| RANCHOS DE PLACITAS SANITATION DISTRICT | Community | Ground water | 374 | 0 |
| OVERLOOK WATER CO-OP INC | Community | Ground water | 209 | 0 |
| DESERT SKY MOUNTAIN WATER COOPERATIVE | Community | Ground water | 187 | 17 |
| CEDAR CREEK WATER COOPERATIVE INC | Community | Ground water | 141 | 2 |
| VISTA DE ORO DE PLACITAS WATER USERS COO | Community | Ground water | 138 | 0 |
| PLACITAS WEST WATER CO-OP | Community | Ground water | 106 | 0 |
50.0% of households in Placitas have broadband internet access. 19.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 29.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 50.0% of households have no internet access. 30.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 3,460 people. A total of 36 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.