Utilities & Infrastructure in Lorain, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.6%

of households

No Internet

11.2%

of households

Total Households

27,180

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.6%

Cellular Data Plan

71.9%

Satellite

6.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.1%

No Internet Access

11.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

51.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.8%

Smartphone

84.5%

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

Tablet

51.6%

Smartphone Only

13.3%

No Computer

8.2%

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

132,152

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Surface water	68,000	0
LORAIN CITY PWS	Community	Surface water	64,152	0

79.3% of households in Lorain have broadband internet access. 65.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.2% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 132,152 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.