Utilities & Infrastructure in Steele, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.2%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

442

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.2%

Cellular Data Plan

85.8%

Satellite

11.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.7%

of households

Tablet

69.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.6%

Smartphone

88.2%

Desktop / Laptop

71.7%

Tablet

69.9%

Smartphone Only

12.2%

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

5,568

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTHWEST ST CLAIR WATER SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	2,886	0
STEELE WATER WORKS BOARD	Community	Purchased surface water	1,722	1
CHANDLER MTN/GREASY COVE WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Purchased surface water	960	0

88.7% of households in Steele have broadband internet access. 62.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 5,568 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.