Utilities & Infrastructure in Petal, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.5%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

3,778

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.5%

Cellular Data Plan

75.7%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.3%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.4%

of households

Tablet

61.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.4%

Smartphone

89.0%

Desktop / Laptop

76.4%

Tablet

61.5%

Smartphone Only

10.1%

No Computer

6.6%

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

27,906

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF PETAL	Community	Ground water	9,509	0
BARRONTOWN W/A	Community	Ground water	7,999	0
SUNRISE UTILITY ASSN INC	Community	Ground water	6,067	0
EASTABUCHIE WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	2,363	2
RUNNELSTOWN-NORTH	Community	Ground water	1,968	0

86.7% of households in Petal have broadband internet access. 72.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 27,906 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.