Utilities & Infrastructure in Fountain, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

42.7%

of households

No Internet

24.5%

of households

Total Households

143

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

42.7%

Cellular Data Plan

67.8%

Satellite

7.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

25.2%

No Internet Access

24.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

75.5%

of households

Smartphone

70.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.5%

of households

Tablet

31.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

75.5%

Smartphone

70.6%

Desktop / Laptop

52.5%

Tablet

31.5%

Smartphone Only

23.1%

No Computer

24.5%

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

427

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FOUNTAIN, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased surface water	427	1

75.5% of households in Fountain have broadband internet access. 42.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.5% of households have no internet access. 23.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 427 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.