Utilities & Infrastructure in Waco, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.5%

of households

No Internet

9.0%

of households

Total Households

52,980

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.5%
Cellular Data Plan
80.8%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
9.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.1%

of households

Tablet

57.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.1%
Smartphone
90.8%
Desktop / Laptop
72.1%
Tablet
57.3%
Smartphone Only
16.3%
No Computer
5.9%

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

12

Population Served

168,024

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF WACOCommunitySurface water146,2410
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WACOCommunityPurchased surface water6,5330
GHOLSON WSCCommunityGround water3,9030
CHALK BLUFF WSCCommunityGround water3,8520
WEST BRAZOS WSCCommunityGround water2,8800
SPRING VALLEY WSCCommunityPurchased surface water2,7000
PURE WSCCommunityGround water1,1250
MOORES WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased ground water2851
PATRICK WSCCommunityGround water2200
HERITAGE MINISTRIESCommunityGround water1651
COLETO CREEK MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1201
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY GRANGER LAKE REGICommunitySurface water00

87.0% of households in Waco have broadband internet access. 70.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.0% of households have no internet access. 16.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 168,024 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.