Utilities & Infrastructure in West, MS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

41.2%

of households

No Internet

0.0%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

41.2%

Cellular Data Plan

90.2%

Satellite

15.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

41.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

90.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

of households

Tablet

15.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.0%

Smartphone

90.2%

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

Tablet

15.7%

Smartphone Only

27.5%

No Computer

2.0%

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

2,663

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
POSSUMNECK-CARMACK W/A	Community	Ground water	1,214	0
CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY W/A	Community	Ground water	918	0
CASTALIAN W/A	Community	Purchased ground water	321	0
TOWN OF WEST	Community	Ground water	210	9

90.2% of households in West have broadband internet access. 41.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 41.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 0.0% of households have no internet access. 27.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 2,663 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.