Utilities & Infrastructure in Elma, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.5%

of households

No Internet

10.6%

of households

Total Households

1,227

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.5%

Cellular Data Plan

78.2%

Satellite

0.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.0%

No Internet Access

10.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.5%

of households

Tablet

69.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

92.0%

Desktop / Laptop

73.5%

Tablet

69.4%

Smartphone Only

9.9%

No Computer

7.1%

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

7,033

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ELMA CITY OF	Community	Ground water	6,638	0
MEADOWOOD DEVELOPMENT	Community	Ground water	220	0
TAYLOR BAY BEACH CLUB INC	Community	Ground water	175	2

86.3% of households in Elma have broadband internet access. 68.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.6% of households have no internet access. 9.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,033 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.