Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbia, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

39.4%

of households

No Internet

19.2%

of households

Total Households

302

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
39.4%
Cellular Data Plan
55.3%
Satellite
29.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.5%
No Internet Access
19.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.1%

of households

Smartphone

82.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.7%

of households

Tablet

43.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.1%
Smartphone
82.1%
Desktop / Laptop
44.7%
Tablet
43.7%
Smartphone Only
23.8%
No Computer
12.9%

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

1

Population Served

1,179

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COLUMBIA WATER WORKSCommunityGround water1,1790

79.1% of households in Columbia have broadband internet access. 39.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.2% of households have no internet access. 23.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,179 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.