Utilities & Infrastructure in Kennewick, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.6%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

31,015

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.6%
Cellular Data Plan
82.7%
Satellite
7.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.7%

of households

Tablet

63.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.9%
Smartphone
90.0%
Desktop / Laptop
82.7%
Tablet
63.0%
Smartphone Only
8.4%
No Computer
4.1%

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

14

Population Served

122,548

Violations (5yr)

38

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KENNEWICK CITY OFCommunitySurface water114,4680
BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water2,33123
SUMMIT VIEW WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,8690
BC WATER COCommunityGround water1,2620
Community Sewer and Water DistrictCommunityGround water1,2000
WHITE BLUFF WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water3860
TRI-CITY WATER DISTRICT #45CommunityGround water3000
HOMESTEAD MANUFACTURED HOUSINGCommunityGround water3001
PASCO HEIGHTS DOMESTIC WATER ASSNCommunityGround water1350
SUNDANCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water10014
EATON PARK SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water700
GOODNIGHT WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water470
BADGER CANYON WATER ASSNCommunityGround water400
GOOD NEIGHBORS WATER ASSNCommunityGround water400

91.0% of households in Kennewick have broadband internet access. 78.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 8.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 122,548 people. A total of 38 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.