Utilities & Infrastructure in Chatham, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

58.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

33.7%

of households

No Internet

31.8%

of households

Total Households

252

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
33.7%
Cellular Data Plan
55.2%
Satellite
12.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.2%
No Internet Access
31.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.0%

of households

Smartphone

65.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.0%

of households

Tablet

39.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
75.0%
Smartphone
65.5%
Desktop / Laptop
54.0%
Tablet
39.3%
Smartphone Only
12.3%
No Computer
25.0%

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

2,337

Violations (5yr)

16

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHATHAM WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,55716
EBENEZER WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water7800

58.7% of households in Chatham have broadband internet access. 33.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.8% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,337 people. A total of 16 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.