Utilities & Infrastructure in Chatom, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.8%

of households

No Internet

29.0%

of households

Total Households

248

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

50.8%

Cellular Data Plan

59.7%

Satellite

31.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.3%

No Internet Access

29.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.1%

of households

Smartphone

81.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

of households

Tablet

33.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.1%

Smartphone

81.9%

Desktop / Laptop

56.5%

Tablet

33.1%

Smartphone Only

22.6%

No Computer

14.9%

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

6,612

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	2,445
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN	Community	Ground water	2,037
DEER PARK-VINEGAR BEND WATER & FPA	Community	Ground water	1,467
HOBSON WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	663

68.6% of households in Chatom have broadband internet access. 50.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.0% of households have no internet access. 22.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 6,612 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.