Utilities & Infrastructure in New Underwood, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.1%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

160

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.1%

Cellular Data Plan

72.5%

Satellite

1.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.1%

No Internet Access

8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.1%

of households

Tablet

68.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.1%

Smartphone

92.5%

Desktop / Laptop

63.1%

Tablet

68.8%

Smartphone Only

5.6%

No Computer

6.9%

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

923

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEW UNDERWOOD	Community	Ground water	679	0
OAKS WATER USERS ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	180	0
COPPER OAKS I	Community	Purchased ground water	64	2

80.6% of households in New Underwood have broadband internet access. 58.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 923 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.