Utilities & Infrastructure in Fostoria, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.7%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

5,129

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.7%

Cellular Data Plan

77.2%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.6%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

61.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.1%

Smartphone

86.2%

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

Tablet

61.8%

Smartphone Only

15.6%

No Computer

5.9%

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

13,915

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FOSTORIA CITY	Community	Surface water	13,441	0
FOSTORIA MOBILE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	281	0
EVERGREEN POPLAR VILLAGE MHP	Community	Ground water	128	1
FOSTORIA ESTATES MHP	Community	Ground water	65	0

86.7% of households in Fostoria have broadband internet access. 72.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 15.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 13,915 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.