Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbus, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.0%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

386,581

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.6%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

92.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.4%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.4%
Smartphone
92.3%
Desktop / Laptop
79.4%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
10.4%
No Computer
3.7%

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

15

Population Served

1,337,783

Violations (5yr)

7

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water1,305,9460
LONDON CITY PWSCommunityGround water10,2564
SANITARY DISTRICT #4CommunityPurchased surface water8,5751
MID-OHIO WSD WATER DISTRICT 1CommunityGround water5,1760
MID-OHIO WSD PLAIN CITY WTPCommunityGround water4,4670
TIMBERLAKE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,6001
AURORA ESTATESCommunityGround water5740
FOXLAIR FARMS MHP INC.CommunityGround water2750
LEONARD PARK PWSCommunityPurchased surface water2661
ONTARIO PLACECommunityGround water2480
WAGON WHEEL MOBILE HOMECommunityGround water1180
RUSTIC ACRES PARKCommunityGround water1080
FOREST HILLS MHPCommunityGround water780
WATERFALL ESTATESCommunityGround water510
CAMP WISSALOHICAN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water450

92.7% of households in Columbus have broadband internet access. 82.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. 10.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 15 water systems, providing water to 1,337,783 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.