Utilities & Infrastructure in The Dalles, OR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.8%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

6,382

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

73.8%

Cellular Data Plan

77.6%

Satellite

6.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.7%

No Internet Access

6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.7%

Smartphone

88.4%

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

Tablet

63.3%

Smartphone Only

9.8%

No Computer

4.3%

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

18,390

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
THE DALLES, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	13,010	0
CHENOWITH PUD	Community	Ground water	4,500	2
FOLEY LAKES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	300	0
HAZEL DELL ORCHARD	Community	Ground water	260	1
VIEW POINT TRAILER COURT	Community	Ground water	160	0
PINEWOOD MOBILE MANOR	Community	Ground water	130	0
ROWENA DELL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	30	0

89.0% of households in The Dalles have broadband internet access. 73.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 18,390 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.