Utilities & Infrastructure in Waveland, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.2%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

3,141

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.2%

Cellular Data Plan

79.9%

Satellite

7.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.6%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.7%

of households

Tablet

55.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.0%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

84.7%

Tablet

55.3%

Smartphone Only

6.0%

No Computer

7.0%

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

Population Served

6,400

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF WAVELAND	Community	Ground water	6,400	1
HANCOCK COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	0	0
HANCUA-PEARLINGTON	Community	Ground water	0	0

87.4% of households in Waveland have broadband internet access. 71.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 6.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 6,400 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.