Utilities & Infrastructure in Baytown, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.2%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

31,063

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.2%

Cellular Data Plan

84.8%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.6%

No Internet Access

8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

of households

Tablet

59.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.6%

Smartphone

92.9%

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

Tablet

59.7%

Smartphone Only

15.3%

No Computer

4.4%

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

88,573

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF BAYTOWN	Community	Purchased surface water	86,004	0
HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 27	Community	Purchased surface water	2,190	0
VISTA UTILITIES	Community	Ground water	90	1
EAGLES LANDING	Community	Ground water	90	0
VILLA UTILITIES	Community	Ground water	85	1
O ACES MHP	Community	Ground water	72	1
BARKALOO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	42	1
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	0	0

89.6% of households in Baytown have broadband internet access. 68.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 15.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 88,573 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.