Utilities & Infrastructure in Portage, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

4,149

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.6%

Cellular Data Plan

81.6%

Satellite

2.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.2%

No Internet Access

11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.9%

of households

Tablet

57.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.2%

Smartphone

86.7%

Desktop / Laptop

75.9%

Tablet

57.3%

Smartphone Only

12.1%

No Computer

6.8%

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

Population Served

11,137

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PORTAGE WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	10,437	0
SADDLE RIDGE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	700	1

88.5% of households in Portage have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 11,137 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.