Utilities & Infrastructure in Seaside, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

4,028

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.4%

Cellular Data Plan

80.5%

Satellite

3.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.7%

No Internet Access

8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.1%

of households

Tablet

68.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.5%

Smartphone

86.3%

Desktop / Laptop

76.1%

Tablet

68.3%

Smartphone Only

9.6%

No Computer

5.5%

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

7,742

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SEASIDE WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Surface water	7,482	0
ELDERBERRY NEHALEM WS	Community	Ground water	160	1
MAPLE ELSIE WATER SERVICE	Community	Ground water	100	14

87.3% of households in Seaside have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,742 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.