1,195 jobs were estimated to be in the community. Facilities, Utilities, Schools and Health Care Cordova utilizes water from Murcheson Falls, Heney Creek dam, Meals Reservoir, the Orca Reservoir, and Eyak Lake. The water is treated, but only the Eyak water is filtered. Water storage capacity is 2.1 million gallons. The City operates a piped water and sewer system.
Sewage is treated before discharge.
Some homes use individual wells and septic systems. The City wants to design a new wastewater treatment plant, and to develop a new landfill at Mile 17. The community participates in recycling and a household hazardous waste program. Cordova Electric Cooperative operates two diesel-powered plants, at Eyak and Orca, and the Humpback Creek Hydro Facility. Inc. There are 2 schools located in the community, attended by 505 students.