Utilities & Infrastructure in Taft, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.7%

of households

No Internet

26.7%

of households

Total Households

859

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.7%
Cellular Data Plan
66.0%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
26.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.6%

of households

Smartphone

84.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.6%

of households

Tablet

50.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.6%
Smartphone
84.3%
Desktop / Laptop
72.6%
Tablet
50.9%
Smartphone Only
11.3%
No Computer
15.4%

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

2

Population Served

9,675

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF TAFTCommunityPurchased surface water4,9414
RINCON WSCCommunityPurchased surface water4,7347

68.5% of households in Taft have broadband internet access. 57.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.7% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,675 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.