Utilities & Infrastructure in Athens, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

11,166

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
79.5%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.1%
No Internet Access
8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.4%

of households

Tablet

67.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.9%
Smartphone
87.7%
Desktop / Laptop
72.4%
Tablet
67.2%
Smartphone Only
10.5%
No Computer
6.1%

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

2

Population Served

105,599

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LIMESTONE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTH.CommunitySurface water65,0030
ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OFCommunitySurface water40,5960

88.6% of households in Athens have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 10.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 105,599 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.