Utilities & Infrastructure in Brenham, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.9%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

7,372

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.9%

Cellular Data Plan

67.0%

Satellite

9.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.2%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.5%

of households

Tablet

50.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.2%

Smartphone

85.6%

Desktop / Laptop

68.5%

Tablet

50.6%

Smartphone Only

15.8%

No Computer

8.8%

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

21,029

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF BRENHAM	Community	Surface water	18,469	0
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY WSC	Community	Ground water	2,270	50
STARLITE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	195	0
LAKE FOREST WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	95	1

81.1% of households in Brenham have broadband internet access. 62.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 15.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 21,029 people. A total of 51 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.