Utilities & Infrastructure in Burgaw, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.9%

of households

No Internet

1.5%

of households

Total Households

1,162

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

89.9%

Cellular Data Plan

86.6%

Satellite

6.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

2.5%

No Internet Access

1.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.2%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

of households

Tablet

70.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.2%

Smartphone

88.0%

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

Tablet

70.3%

Smartphone Only

5.4%

No Computer

1.8%

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

36,996

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	31,600	37
BURGAW, TOWN OF	Community	Ground water	4,250	1
MAPLE HILL WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased ground water	968	15
HAMPSTEAD PINES	Community	Ground water	178	0

96.6% of households in Burgaw have broadband internet access. 89.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 1.5% of households have no internet access. 5.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 36,996 people. A total of 53 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.