Utilities & Infrastructure in Melville, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

47.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

21.8%

of households

No Internet

32.3%

of households

Total Households

257

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

21.8%

Cellular Data Plan

43.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.2%

No Internet Access

32.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

68.9%

of households

Smartphone

61.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

37.0%

of households

Tablet

37.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

68.9%

Smartphone

61.5%

Desktop / Laptop

37.0%

Tablet

37.7%

Smartphone Only

17.5%

No Computer

31.1%

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

Population Served

1,506

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	1,314	0
MIDWAY WATER SYSTEM INC	Community	Ground water	192	6

47.5% of households in Melville have broadband internet access. 21.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 32.3% of households have no internet access. 17.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,506 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.