Utilities & Infrastructure in Sumas, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.0%

of households

No Internet

5.8%

of households

Total Households

534

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.0%

Cellular Data Plan

88.0%

Satellite

6.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.2%

No Internet Access

5.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.8%

of households

Smartphone

95.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

of households

Tablet

53.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.8%

Smartphone

95.1%

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

Tablet

53.4%

Smartphone Only

21.9%

No Computer

2.3%

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

2,352

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SUMAS WATER DEPT	Community	Ground water	1,740	0
SUMAS RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Purchased ground water	612	0

92.3% of households in Sumas have broadband internet access. 65.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.8% of households have no internet access. 21.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,352 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.