Utilities & Infrastructure in Laredo, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

12.5%

of households

Total Households

76,259

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.6%

Cellular Data Plan

77.0%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.6%

No Internet Access

12.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

91.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.4%

Smartphone

91.5%

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

Tablet

58.8%

Smartphone Only

18.6%

No Computer

5.6%

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

271,820

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF LAREDO	Community	Surface water	260,046	2
WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	8,358	31
WEBB COUNTY WATER DISPENSER	Community	Purchased surface water	3,362	37
LOS BOTINES WSC	Community	Ground water	54	0

84.9% of households in Laredo have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.5% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 271,820 people. A total of 70 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.