Utilities & Infrastructure in Chelan, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.0%

of households

No Internet

7.2%

of households

Total Households

1,893

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

87.0%

Cellular Data Plan

81.4%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

3.5%

No Internet Access

7.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

90.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

of households

Tablet

58.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.0%

Smartphone

90.3%

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

Tablet

58.2%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

No Computer

8.0%

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

10,015

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHELAN WATER DEPT CITY OF	Community	Surface water	9,425	0
HOLDEN VILLAGE	Community	Surface water	228	2
Bear Mountain Water District	Community	Surface water	177	0
Little Butte Water System	Community	Surface water	101	0
HAWKS MEADOW WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	43	0
SNOW CREEK WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	41	0

90.8% of households in Chelan have broadband internet access. 87.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 10,015 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.