Utilities & Infrastructure in Shawnee, OK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.5%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

11,786

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.5%

Cellular Data Plan

85.2%

Satellite

6.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.4%

No Internet Access

9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.2%

Smartphone

90.3%

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

Tablet

51.4%

Smartphone Only

18.6%

No Computer

5.8%

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

32,108

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SHAWNEE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	29,990	5
POTTAWATOMIE CO DEVELOPMENT AUTH	Community	Purchased surface water	1,200	0
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY RWD #3	Community	Surface water	560	15
POTTAWATOMIE CO. RWD #3 (DALE PLANT)	Community	GUP	313	0
STEELMAN ESTATES	Community	Ground water	45	1

89.4% of households in Shawnee have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 32,108 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.