Utilities & Infrastructure in Balch Springs, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.3%

of households

No Internet

5.8%

of households

Total Households

8,472

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.3%

Cellular Data Plan

79.5%

Satellite

9.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.7%

No Internet Access

5.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

92.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.7%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.2%

Smartphone

92.6%

Desktop / Laptop

68.7%

Tablet

53.9%

Smartphone Only

20.2%

No Computer

3.9%

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

28,300

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS	Community	Purchased surface water	28,300	1

88.9% of households in Balch Springs have broadband internet access. 64.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.8% of households have no internet access. 20.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 28,300 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.