Utilities & Infrastructure in Arlington, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.4%

of households

No Internet

3.4%

of households

Total Households

111,530

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

86.4%

Cellular Data Plan

90.7%

Satellite

3.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.3%

No Internet Access

3.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

94.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.3%

of households

Tablet

72.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.6%

Smartphone

94.7%

Desktop / Laptop

92.3%

Tablet

72.0%

Smartphone Only

3.0%

No Computer

2.4%

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

216,490

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
ARLINGTON COUNTY	Community	Purchased surface water	215,000
ARLINGTON COUNTY - WILLSTON AREA	Community	Purchased surface water	1,352
VILLAGES OF SMITHFIELD	Community	Ground water	138

94.5% of households in Arlington have broadband internet access. 86.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 216,490 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.