Utilities & Infrastructure in Cathlamet, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.3%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

286

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.3%

Cellular Data Plan

81.1%

Satellite

12.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.3%

No Internet Access

3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.9%

Smartphone

85.3%

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

Tablet

51.4%

Smartphone Only

13.3%

No Computer

2.1%

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

3,606

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
CATHLAMET WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	1,636
PUGET ISLAND	Community	Purchased surface water	920
WESTERN WAHKIAKUM	Community	Ground water	791
Skamokawa Water System	Community	Ground water	259

93.4% of households in Cathlamet have broadband internet access. 71.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 3,606 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.