Utilities & Infrastructure in Dewey, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

1,277

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.6%

Cellular Data Plan

82.2%

Satellite

16.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.8%

No Internet Access

10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.9%

of households

Tablet

63.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.8%

Smartphone

87.7%

Desktop / Laptop

72.9%

Tablet

63.1%

Smartphone Only

8.9%

No Computer

6.2%

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

3,878

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DEWEY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	3,490	10
WASHINGTON CO RWD #7	Community	Purchased surface water	258	11
BAR-DEW WATER ASSOC INC	Community	Purchased surface water	130	1

87.1% of households in Dewey have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,878 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.