Utilities & Infrastructure in Sylacauga, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

5,391

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.3%

Cellular Data Plan

83.6%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.5%

No Internet Access

7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

88.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.2%

Smartphone

88.5%

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

Tablet

57.5%

Smartphone Only

17.9%

No Computer

7.8%

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

35,019

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
SYLACAUGA UTILITIES BOARD	Community	Surface water	24,087
FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	5,865
STEWARTVILLE WATER AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	5,067

90.4% of households in Sylacauga have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 17.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 35,019 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.