Utilities & Infrastructure in Roswell, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.9%

of households

No Internet

17.7%

of households

Total Households

17,886

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.9%

Cellular Data Plan

65.2%

Satellite

7.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.4%

No Internet Access

17.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.4%

of households

Tablet

56.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.3%

Smartphone

81.5%

Desktop / Laptop

67.4%

Tablet

56.6%

Smartphone Only

13.3%

No Computer

11.7%

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

Population Served

59,024

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ROSWELL MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	54,025	2
BERRENDO COOPERATIVE WUA	Community	Ground water	4,304	0
CUMBERLAND COOPERATIVE WUA	Community	Ground water	606	0
WILD WILLYS RV PARK	Community	Ground water	89	1

76.2% of households in Roswell have broadband internet access. 56.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.7% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 59,024 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.