Utilities & Infrastructure in Richmond, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.3%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

102,145

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.3%
Cellular Data Plan
80.3%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

58.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.4%
Smartphone
89.5%
Desktop / Laptop
79.0%
Tablet
58.7%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
No Computer
6.6%

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

17

Population Served

233,120

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RICHMOND, CITY OFCommunitySurface water229,3950
FOUNDERS BRIDGECommunityPurchased surface water9800
SHADY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water4840
TILMANS FARMCommunityGround water4370
CEDAR CRESTCommunityGround water3380
SHADY OAKS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2970
DRUID OAKS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2470
TOWN AND COUNTRY ESTATESCommunityGround water2000
SCOTS LANDINGCommunityGround water1830
PAISANO MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1460
SWAN LAKE MOBILE ESTATESCommunityGround water1000
EASTBROOK MOBILE HOME COURTCommunityGround water960
BRAXTONS LANDINGCommunityGround water650
TREVORS BENDCommunityGround water482
LYNN HILL COURT & CHARLES MANORCommunityGround water440
RIVER OAKSCommunityGround water350
LAKEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water250

84.9% of households in Richmond have broadband internet access. 72.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 17 water systems, providing water to 233,120 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.