Utilities & Infrastructure in Williston, ND

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.5%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

11,216

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.5%
Cellular Data Plan
83.9%
Satellite
5.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.2%
No Internet Access
5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.4%

of households

Tablet

63.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.7%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
71.4%
Tablet
63.2%
Smartphone Only
14.5%
No Computer
4.3%

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

5

Population Served

32,054

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WILLISTON CITY OFCommunitySurface water26,4260
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water5,1020
INSPIRE COMMUNITIES-SPRINGBROOKCommunityPurchased surface water3000
PRAIRIE VIEW HOACommunityPurchased surface water2261
WESTERN AREA WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water00

89.3% of households in Williston have broadband internet access. 73.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 14.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 32,054 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.