Utilities & Infrastructure in Athens, TX
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
77.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
57.0%
of households
No Internet
19.2%
of households
Total Households
4,369
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
85.8%
of households
Smartphone
82.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
64.2%
of households
Tablet
53.6%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
26
Population Served
37,381
Violations (5yr)
92
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ATHENS | Community | Purchased surface water | 17,934 | 0 |
| VIRGINIA HILL WSC | Community | Ground water | 4,290 | 0 |
| CRESCENT HEIGHTS WSC | Community | Ground water | 2,379 | 0 |
| LAKESHORE UTILITY | Community | Ground water | 1,446 | 1 |
| DIXIE ISLE WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 1,083 | 1 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC WATER EDGE PLANT | Community | Ground water | 987 | 0 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC MURPHY PLANT | Community | Ground water | 834 | 0 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC LAKE PLANT | Community | Ground water | 831 | 0 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC WALTON PLANT | Community | Ground water | 801 | 22 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC LOWE PLANT | Community | Ground water | 786 | 0 |
| C R C WSC | Community | Ground water | 723 | 44 |
| POINT LA VISTA | Community | Ground water | 708 | 1 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC MCATEE PLANT | Community | Ground water | 609 | 0 |
| CLEAR CREEK RESORT WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 541 | 1 |
| OAKWOOD SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 522 | 0 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC HALL PLANT | Community | Ground water | 498 | 0 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC OTT PLANT | Community | Ground water | 402 | 0 |
| EAST LAKE WOODS | Community | Ground water | 381 | 1 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC DOUGLAS PLANT | Community | Ground water | 372 | 0 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC HAWN PLANT | Community | Ground water | 363 | 0 |
| CEDARVIEW ESTATES | Community | Purchased surface water | 228 | 3 |
| BETHEL ASH WSC BETHEL PLANT | Community | Ground water | 186 | 0 |
| THE RESERVE | Community | Ground water | 177 | 1 |
| LAKE VISTA VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 174 | 1 |
| ESQUIRE ESTATES II | Community | Purchased surface water | 126 | 12 |
| ATHENS MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY | Community | Surface water | 0 | 4 |
77.9% of households in Athens have broadband internet access. 57.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.2% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 26 water systems, providing water to 37,381 people. A total of 92 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.