Utilities & Infrastructure in Newport News, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

75,798

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.7%
Cellular Data Plan
85.2%
Satellite
10.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.9%
No Internet Access
6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.7%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.2%
Smartphone
90.5%
Desktop / Laptop
77.7%
Tablet
57.5%
Smartphone Only
12.3%
No Computer
4.8%

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

6

Population Served

409,233

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OFCommunitySurface water407,3000
NASSAU WOODS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water7720
SAVANNAH PINES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water6320
HOLLINS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityPurchased surface water2670
MOBILE ESTATESCommunityGround water1500
POOLES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1120

90.7% of households in Newport News have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 409,233 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.