Utilities & Infrastructure in Black River Falls, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.9%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

1,723

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.9%

Cellular Data Plan

79.3%

Satellite

3.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.5%

No Internet Access

5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.8%

of households

Tablet

47.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

84.7%

Desktop / Laptop

69.8%

Tablet

47.8%

Smartphone Only

12.4%

No Computer

7.5%

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

11,665

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BLACK RIVER FALLS WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	3,608	1
SAND PILLOW	Community	Ground water	2,746	0
BROCKWAY SANITARY DIST 1	Community	Ground water	2,692	0
CEX' HA CI	Community	Ground water	2,002	0
HO CHUNK VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	196	0
BLACK RIVER CORRECTIONAL CENTER	Community	Ground water	163	0
HO-CHUNK CHE-NUNK	Community	Ground water	132	0
INDIAN HEIGHTS	Community	Ground water	126	0

87.9% of households in Black River Falls have broadband internet access. 69.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 11,665 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.