Utilities & Infrastructure in Florence, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.1%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

17,203

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.1%

Cellular Data Plan

74.9%

Satellite

5.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.2%

No Internet Access

9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.7%

of households

Tablet

51.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.7%

Smartphone

86.8%

Desktop / Laptop

69.7%

Tablet

51.2%

Smartphone Only

15.7%

No Computer

6.3%

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

106,661

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FLORENCE, WATER DEPARTMENT, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	77,766	0
WEST LAUDERDALE CO WATER & FPA	Community	Purchased surface water	15,681	0
GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	8,214	0
CHISHOLM HEIGHTS WATER & F P AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	4,881	1
WAYNE CO. B.P.U. #3	Community	Purchased surface water	119	0

85.0% of households in Florence have broadband internet access. 70.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 15.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 106,661 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.