Utilities & Infrastructure in Attalla, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.1%

of households

No Internet

14.5%

of households

Total Households

2,526

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.1%

Cellular Data Plan

79.2%

Satellite

18.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.7%

No Internet Access

14.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.7%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.5%

of households

Tablet

59.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.7%

Smartphone

85.6%

Desktop / Laptop

57.5%

Tablet

59.6%

Smartphone Only

20.2%

No Computer

11.3%

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

18,465

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ATTALLA WATER WORKS BOARD	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	8,403	0
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	6,900	3
BIG WILLS WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	2,301	0
REECE CITY (TOWN OF)	Community	Purchased surface water	861	0

83.2% of households in Attalla have broadband internet access. 58.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.5% of households have no internet access. 20.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 18,465 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.