Utilities & Infrastructure in Nowata, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

36.9%

of households

No Internet

24.2%

of households

Total Households

1,416

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

36.9%

Cellular Data Plan

61.3%

Satellite

7.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

29.9%

No Internet Access

24.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.7%

of households

Tablet

48.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.0%

Smartphone

80.4%

Desktop / Laptop

60.7%

Tablet

48.7%

Smartphone Only

17.8%

No Computer

14.0%

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

7,101

Violations (5yr)

232

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NOWATA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	3,971	38
CONSOLIDATED RWD #1 NOWATA AND ROGERS CO	Community	Purchased surface water	1,580	0
ELM BEND RWD INC	Community	Purchased surface water	600	76
NOWATA CO RWD #6	Community	Purchased surface water	450	9
NOWATA COUNTY RWD # 3	Community	Purchased surface water	225	37
NOWATA CO RWD #2	Community	Purchased surface water	205	31
NOWATA CO RWD #5	Community	Purchased surface water	70	41

73.6% of households in Nowata have broadband internet access. 36.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 29.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.2% of households have no internet access. 17.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 7,101 people. A total of 232 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.