Utilities & Infrastructure in Sandy, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.5%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

4,643

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.5%

Cellular Data Plan

87.6%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.6%

No Internet Access

3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.0%

of households

Smartphone

95.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.9%

of households

Tablet

61.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.0%

Smartphone

95.7%

Desktop / Laptop

90.9%

Tablet

61.6%

Smartphone Only

4.2%

No Computer

1.0%

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

14,809

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SANDY, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	12,991	3
ALDER CREEK BARLOW WATER DIST	Community	Purchased surface water	300	8
KELSO WATER ASSN	Community	Ground water	300	0
MT HOOD RV VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	200	2
SKYVIEW ACRES WATER COMPANY	Community	Purchased surface water	200	69
MOUNTAIN AIR WATER ASSOC	Community	Ground water	170	0
KINGSWOOD HEIGHTS WATER CO-OP	Community	Ground water	138	0
SLEEPY HOLLOW WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	135	0
RIVERSIDE WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	120	0
CURRINSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	90	0
WELCHES WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	60	0
GNR WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	60	0
HIDEAWAY HILLS WATER COMPANY	Community	Purchased surface water	45	1

94.4% of households in Sandy have broadband internet access. 85.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 13 water systems, providing water to 14,809 people. A total of 83 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.