Utilities & Infrastructure in Watertown, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.6%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

10,237

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.6%
Cellular Data Plan
75.6%
Satellite
1.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.1%
No Internet Access
11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.2%

of households

Smartphone

85.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.4%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.2%
Smartphone
85.4%
Desktop / Laptop
69.4%
Tablet
55.0%
Smartphone Only
13.3%
No Computer
8.9%

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

2

Population Served

27,242

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIESCommunityGround water23,2300
SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water4,0120

86.8% of households in Watertown have broadband internet access. 73.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 27,242 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.