Utilities & Infrastructure in Zapata, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

70.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.3%

of households

No Internet

29.2%

of households

Total Households

1,953

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.3%

Cellular Data Plan

48.5%

Satellite

3.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.1%

No Internet Access

29.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.2%

of households

Smartphone

77.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

48.6%

of households

Tablet

49.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

81.2%

Smartphone

77.1%

Desktop / Laptop

48.6%

Tablet

49.3%

Smartphone Only

22.7%

No Computer

18.8%

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

17,075

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP	Community	Surface water	13,736	4
SIESTA SHORES WCID	Community	Surface water	1,842	0
ZAPATA COUNTY SAN YGNACIO AND RAMIRENO	Community	Surface water	1,254	51
ZAPATA COUNTY WCID HWY 16 EAST	Community	Purchased surface water	243	1

70.6% of households in Zapata have broadband internet access. 56.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.2% of households have no internet access. 22.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 17,075 people. A total of 56 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.