Utilities & Infrastructure in Gaston, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

100.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.6%

of households

No Internet

0.0%

of households

Total Households

259

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.6%

Cellular Data Plan

96.9%

Satellite

1.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

99.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

of households

Tablet

76.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

100.0%

Smartphone

99.2%

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

Tablet

76.1%

Smartphone Only

12.4%

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

3,325

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LA WATER CO-OP	Community	Purchased surface water	2,500	0
GASTON, CITY OF	Community	Purchased surface water	625	0
LAURELWOOD WATER USERS	Community	Ground water	200	2

100.0% of households in Gaston have broadband internet access. 82.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.0% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,325 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.