Utilities & Infrastructure in Bellingham, WA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
81.8%
of households
No Internet
3.9%
of households
Total Households
41,060
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.3%
of households
Smartphone
92.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
88.0%
of households
Tablet
63.6%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
19
Population Served
160,330
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF | Community | Surface water | 139,912 | 0 |
| LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM | Community | Surface water | 10,028 | 0 |
| LUMMI TRIBAL WATER DISTRICT | Community | Purchased surface water | 3,699 | 0 |
| DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. | Community | Ground water | 2,000 | 0 |
| WHATCOM COUNTY WATER DIST #7 | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,410 | 0 |
| WHATCOM COUNTY WATER DIST #2 | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,353 | 0 |
| MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 500 | 0 |
| Deer Creek Water Assn/Guide South | Community | Purchased surface water | 251 | 0 |
| LWWSD - EAGLERIDGE | Community | Purchased surface water | 196 | 0 |
| SUNSET WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 174 | 0 |
| WAHL WATER ASSOC | Community | Ground water | 165 | 0 |
| CHUCKANUT TRAILS WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 158 | 0 |
| LWWSD - AGATE HEIGHTS | Community | Ground water | 147 | 0 |
| MOUNT BAKER MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 87 | 0 |
| SMITH ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 77 | 0 |
| COUNTRY HAVEN WATER ASSOC | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| VICTOR WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 43 | 0 |
| ANDERSON CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 41 | 0 |
| Glen Cove Water Association | Community | Purchased surface water | 39 | 0 |
93.3% of households in Bellingham have broadband internet access. 81.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 5.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 19 water systems, providing water to 160,330 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.