Utilities & Infrastructure in Harlingen, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.6%

of households

No Internet

16.3%

of households

Total Households

25,788

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.6%

Cellular Data Plan

64.3%

Satellite

4.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.5%

No Internet Access

16.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.2%

of households

Tablet

48.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.7%

Smartphone

87.2%

Desktop / Laptop

68.2%

Tablet

48.6%

Smartphone Only

18.0%

No Computer

9.3%

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

92,311

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HARLINGEN WATER WORKS SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	85,900	0
CITY OF PRIMERA	Community	Purchased surface water	5,811	0
CAREFREE VALLEY RESORT	Community	Purchased surface water	600	1

78.8% of households in Harlingen have broadband internet access. 61.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.3% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 92,311 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.