Utilities & Infrastructure in Hayward, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

8.9%

of households

Total Households

1,175

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.6%

Cellular Data Plan

71.7%

Satellite

9.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.5%

No Internet Access

8.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

82.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.2%

of households

Tablet

48.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.1%

Smartphone

82.4%

Desktop / Laptop

66.2%

Tablet

48.1%

Smartphone Only

16.3%

No Computer

8.9%

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

5,957

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DRY TOWN	Community	Ground water	3,030	0
HAYWARD WATER UTILITY	Community	Ground water	2,552	0
NEW POST	Community	Ground water	150	0
S AND J WILD RIVER MHP	Community	Ground water	90	1
TAMARACK HEALTH HAYWARD MEDICAL CENTER	Community	Ground water	85	0
LUEDTKES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	50	0

85.6% of households in Hayward have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.9% of households have no internet access. 16.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 5,957 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.