Utilities & Infrastructure in Channelview, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.4%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

12,543

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.4%

Cellular Data Plan

86.1%

Satellite

7.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.8%

No Internet Access

7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

93.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

of households

Tablet

56.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.2%

Smartphone

93.2%

Desktop / Laptop

71.0%

Tablet

56.6%

Smartphone Only

18.8%

No Computer

2.8%

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

20,324

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
HARRIS COUNTY WCID 21	Community	Purchased surface water	13,845
HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 47	Community	Purchased surface water	4,250
HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 6	Community	Ground water	2,229

90.4% of households in Channelview have broadband internet access. 67.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 18.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 20,324 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.