Utilities & Infrastructure in Mermentau, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

38.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

12.0%

of households

No Internet

61.7%

of households

Total Households

316

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
12.0%
Cellular Data Plan
32.9%
Satellite
7.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.6%
No Internet Access
61.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.3%

of households

Smartphone

87.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

14.6%

of households

Tablet

72.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.3%
Smartphone
87.3%
Desktop / Laptop
14.6%
Tablet
72.8%
Smartphone Only
12.0%
No Computer
12.7%

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

1

Population Served

780

Violations (5yr)

20

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VILLAGE OF MERMENTAU WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water78020

38.3% of households in Mermentau have broadband internet access. 12.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 61.7% of households have no internet access. 12.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 780 people. A total of 20 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.