Utilities & Infrastructure in West Richland, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.8%

of households

No Internet

4.3%

of households

Total Households

5,722

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.8%

Cellular Data Plan

92.1%

Satellite

7.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.8%

No Internet Access

4.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

94.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.8%

of households

Tablet

73.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.5%

Smartphone

94.2%

Desktop / Laptop

86.8%

Tablet

73.7%

Smartphone Only

6.6%

No Computer

2.5%

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

19,153

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
WEST RICHLAND CITY OF	Community	Purchased surface water	18,280
COLUMBIA VIEW WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	500
Plymouth Water District	Community	Ground water	288
PATERSON HEIGHTS WATER ASSN	Community	Ground water	85

94.4% of households in West Richland have broadband internet access. 81.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 19,153 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.