Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.1%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

67,028

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.1%

Cellular Data Plan

86.0%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.4%

No Internet Access

5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

of households

Tablet

64.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

91.0%

Desktop / Laptop

81.9%

Tablet

64.4%

Smartphone Only

8.9%

No Computer

3.7%

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

216,587

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SALEM PUBLIC WORKS	Community	Surface water	199,820	0
SUBURBAN EAST SALEM WD	Community	Purchased surface water	13,900	0
LABISH VILLAGE WTR COMMISSION	Community	Ground water	452	0
CAROLINA WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	300	1
SURFWOOD VILLA HOA	Community	Ground water	200	0
LGC MEADOWLARK MANOR LLC	Community	Ground water	195	0
GREEN OAKS PARK LLC	Community	Ground water	165	0
DUPLEX VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	165	0
ROYAL ESTATES	Community	Ground water	160	2
SALEM MOBILE ESTATES/SHADY ACRES	Community	Ground water	150	0
SUNSET VILLAGE MHP	Community	Ground water	120	0
TRAILER PARK VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	105	0
MCLAIN VILLAGE WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water	100	1
HOPEWELL WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	100	0
SUNNYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	100	0
ALPINE CREST IMPROVEMENT DIST	Community	Ground water	91	2
BREWSTER COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS	Community	Ground water	70	0
LAKESHORE TERRACE	Community	Ground water	60	0
PIONEER PARK CO-OP INC	Community	Ground water	54	0
WATFORD CITY MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	52	0
62ND COURT MUTUAL WATER CO	Community	Ground water	50	0
RALPH TAYLOR TRAILER COURT	Community	Ground water	45	0
DUPLEX VILLAGE EAST	Community	Ground water	41	0
SANTIAM MEADOWS COMMUNITY WS	Community	Ground water	40	3
OAKDALE TRAILER PARK	Community	Ground water	26	0
FOX HOLLOW ESTATES WATER CORP	Community	Ground water	26	0

91.7% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 79.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. 8.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 26 water systems, providing water to 216,587 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.