Utilities & Infrastructure in Asheville, NC
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
88.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.3%
of households
No Internet
9.7%
of households
Total Households
38,049
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.6%
of households
Smartphone
87.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
78.7%
of households
Tablet
62.1%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
17
Population Served
171,908
Violations (5yr)
17
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHEVILLE CITY OF | Community | Surface water | 157,431 | 6 |
| WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER | Community | Surface water | 10,122 | 4 |
| BILTMORE FOREST, TOWN OF | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,356 | 1 |
| TRILLIUM LINKS & VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 610 | 2 |
| NORTHVIEW MHP | Community | Ground water | 516 | 1 |
| TRILLIUM LINKS WEST | Community | Ground water | 424 | 0 |
| BEAR LAKE RESERVE 1B | Community | Ground water | 396 | 0 |
| BIG SHEEP CLIFF | Community | Ground water | 175 | 0 |
| COUNTRY PLACE S/D | Community | Ground water | 160 | 0 |
| JOHNSON-SILER MHP | Community | Purchased surface water | 150 | 0 |
| BEAR LAKE RESERVE GOLDEN FARMS | Community | Ground water | 117 | 0 |
| WEDGEFIELD ACRES MHP | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
| HAZELWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOC | Community | Purchased surface water | 100 | 0 |
| JEWEL ACRES WATER SERVICE | Community | Ground water | 90 | 1 |
| LAURELWOOD MHP | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| TIMBER RIDGE | Community | Ground water | 51 | 1 |
| UNDER THE BLUE RIDGE | Community | Ground water | 50 | 1 |
88.3% of households in Asheville have broadband internet access. 75.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 17 water systems, providing water to 171,908 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.