Utilities & Infrastructure in Vashon, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.3%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

4,423

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.3%
Cellular Data Plan
82.2%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.8%

of households

Tablet

68.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
90.4%
Desktop / Laptop
90.8%
Tablet
68.1%
Smartphone Only
4.2%
No Computer
2.8%

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

9

Population Served

8,517

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WATER DISTRICT 19CommunitySurface water3,7231
HEIGHTS WATERCommunityGround water2,0510
DOCKTON WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water9920
BURTON WATER COOPERATIVECommunityGround water9640
Gold Beach Water CompanyCommunityGround water3900
MAURY MUTUAL WATER COCommunityGround water2330
QUARTERMASTER HEIGHTS WATER ASSNCommunityGround water700
NEEDLE CREEK WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water500
SHAWNEE HILL CONDOMINIUM WSCommunityGround water440

91.4% of households in Vashon have broadband internet access. 81.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 8,517 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.