Utilities & Infrastructure in Cullowhee, NC
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
57.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
49.9%
of households
No Internet
2.3%
of households
Total Households
1,963
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.3%
of households
Smartphone
99.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
86.7%
of households
Tablet
47.5%
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
29
Population Served
11,596
Violations (5yr)
7
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN CAROLINA UNIV WTP | Community | Surface water | 7,800 | 0 |
| MILL CREEK ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSO. | Community | Purchased surface water | 676 | 0 |
| HIGHLANDS COVE S/D | Community | Ground water | 577 | 0 |
| WADE HAMPTON CLUB | Community | Ground water | 429 | 0 |
| SPRINGDALE WATER AND SEWER, LLC | Community | Ground water | 328 | 0 |
| LAUREL RIDGE | Community | Ground water | 115 | 0 |
| FLAT MOUNTAIN ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 109 | 1 |
| SASSAFRAS GAP EMPLOYEE VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 107 | 0 |
| BALLOUGH HILLS | Community | Ground water | 102 | 1 |
| COTTAGES AT LAKE OSSEROGA | Community | Ground water | 93 | 0 |
| CASHIERS VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 89 | 0 |
| WILDWOOD MOUNTAIN S/D | Community | Ground water | 81 | 2 |
| MORNING STAR ASSISTED LIVING OF JACKSON | Community | Ground water | 80 | 0 |
| DOWDLE TRACE S/D | Community | Ground water | 79 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL CLIFFS | Community | Ground water | 79 | 0 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS MHP | Community | Purchased surface water | 76 | 0 |
| BIG RIDGE S/D | Community | Ground water | 76 | 0 |
| SILVER RUN RESERVE | Community | Ground water | 76 | 2 |
| INDIAN LAKES ESTATE S/D | Community | Ground water | 75 | 1 |
| HERITAGE HILLS | Community | Ground water | 74 | 0 |
| PINCHOT S/D | Community | Ground water | 74 | 0 |
| INGLES SUPERMARKET NO 110 | Community | Ground water | 66 | 0 |
| HIGHGATE S/D | Community | Ground water | 62 | 0 |
| SANTEETLAH SHORES | Community | Ground water | 58 | 0 |
| COWEE MOUNTAIN S/D | Community | Ground water | 46 | 0 |
| PELOHI COVE | Community | Ground water | 46 | 0 |
| PRESERVE AT ROCK CREEK | Community | Ground water | 45 | 0 |
| THE GARDENS AT CAT CREEK | Community | Ground water | 40 | 0 |
| STILLPOINT | Community | Ground water | 38 | 0 |
57.2% of households in Cullowhee have broadband internet access. 49.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 2.3% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 29 water systems, providing water to 11,596 people. A total of 7 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.