Utilities & Infrastructure in Potosi, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.1%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

1,031

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.1%

Cellular Data Plan

78.8%

Satellite

6.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.9%

No Internet Access

12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

56.9%

of households

Tablet

59.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

86.6%

Desktop / Laptop

56.9%

Tablet

59.3%

Smartphone Only

21.0%

No Computer

7.5%

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

3,930

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
POTOSI PWS	Community	Ground water	2,527
POTOSI EAST	Community	Ground water	900
WASHINGTON COUNTY PWSD 1	Community	Purchased ground water	503

85.5% of households in Potosi have broadband internet access. 62.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 21.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,930 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.