Utilities & Infrastructure in Huntsville, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.0%

of households

No Internet

6.2%

of households

Total Households

94,058

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.0%
Cellular Data Plan
84.1%
Satellite
4.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
6.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.9%

of households

Tablet

62.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.9%
Smartphone
90.5%
Desktop / Laptop
82.9%
Tablet
62.4%
Smartphone Only
8.3%
No Computer
4.1%

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

2

Population Served

381,258

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HUNTSVILLE UTILITIESCommunitySurface water262,1580
MADISON COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water119,1000

90.8% of households in Huntsville have broadband internet access. 80.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.2% of households have no internet access. 8.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 381,258 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.