Utilities & Infrastructure in Decatur, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.1%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

23,888

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.1%

Cellular Data Plan

74.3%

Satellite

6.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.4%

No Internet Access

11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

of households

Tablet

57.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.6%

Smartphone

86.5%

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

Tablet

57.1%

Smartphone Only

13.3%

No Computer

8.4%

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

107,103

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF	Community	Surface water	77,103	0
WEST MORGAN-EAST LAWRENCE W&S AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	30,000	0

83.6% of households in Decatur have broadband internet access. 67.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 107,103 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.