Utilities & Infrastructure in Potosi, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.8%

of households

No Internet

5.3%

of households

Total Households

266

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.8%

Cellular Data Plan

79.7%

Satellite

8.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.9%

No Internet Access

5.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.5%

of households

Tablet

58.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.9%

Smartphone

81.6%

Desktop / Laptop

80.5%

Tablet

58.7%

Smartphone Only

6.8%

No Computer

4.1%

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

1,115

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POTOSI WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	718	2
TENNYSON WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	367	2
RIVER VISTA ESTATES LLC	Community	Ground water	30	0

94.7% of households in Potosi have broadband internet access. 74.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.3% of households have no internet access. 6.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,115 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.