Utilities & Infrastructure in Sulphur Springs, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.0%

of households

No Internet

8.5%

of households

Total Households

6,221

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.0%

Cellular Data Plan

83.5%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.0%

No Internet Access

8.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.5%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.7%

Smartphone

88.8%

Desktop / Laptop

71.5%

Tablet

51.4%

Smartphone Only

15.0%

No Computer

6.4%

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

33,127

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS	Community	Surface water	16,243	3
NORTH HOPKINS WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	8,253	0
BRINKER WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	2,976	0
SHIRLEY WSC	Community	Ground water	2,871	0
GAFFORD CHAPEL WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	1,680	1
SHADY GROVE NO 2 WSC	Community	Purchased surface water	783	0
PLEASANT HILL WSC 2	Community	Purchased surface water	321	0

89.2% of households in Sulphur Springs have broadband internet access. 65.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.5% of households have no internet access. 15.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 33,127 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.