Utilities & Infrastructure in Port Lavaca, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.4%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

4,658

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.4%

Cellular Data Plan

79.8%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

50.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

87.8%

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

Tablet

50.4%

Smartphone Only

23.3%

No Computer

7.1%

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

12,025

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF PORT LAVACA	Community	Purchased surface water	11,545	39
PORT ALTO HOA DISTRICT 1	Community	Ground water	213	14
SHOALWATER FLATS ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	171	0
PORT ALTO WSC	Community	Ground water	96	0

84.0% of households in Port Lavaca have broadband internet access. 68.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 23.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 12,025 people. A total of 53 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.